2019 Elephant Hill Hawkes Bay Merlot
Grape
89% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc
Its Origins
Reydan and Roger Weiss first fell in love with the beauty of Te Awanga when visiting from Germany in 2001. Together they envisaged owning a state-of-the-art winery, merging the traditional values of wine making with an innovative approach and contemporary style to produce exceptional wines to savour and enjoy. With the majestic elephant as their namesake and nestled against a backdrop of rolling hillsides, Elephant Hill spans over 25 hectares of vineyards producing classical, aromatics whites and world-class reds, helmed by winemaker Steve Skinner.
What The Critics Say
94/100 Raymond Chan Reviews, Candice chow
"It has an attractive, elegant bouquet with plum, red berry, cassis, cedar, vanilla, and clove aromas. Full-bodied, aromas of plum, red berry and cassis are bright and succulent, layering with cedar, vanilla and clove. The lush fruit is the star, accompanied by elegant tannin extraction and oak spices, lending a dry, moreish finish. Match with beef wellington and braised brisket over the next 5 years. Fruit from 85% Gimblett Gravels (Stone vineyard), 15% Bridge Pa (Earth vineyard), a blend of 89% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc, fermented to 13.5% alc, aged in 20% new French oak for 15 months, the balance in older seasoned barrels and tank. 18.5+/20 (94 pts) Jun 2024 RRP $34." Drink 2024 - 2029
93/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"An excellent bouquet of variety and ripeness, earthy qualities and enticement. On the palate flavours of red and purple plums, dark cherry and iron sand. Additional ideas of dark roses and stone, baked plum and wood spices follow. An abundance of polished tannins deliver texture and breadth, acidity sets the structure in place and core fruits deliver power and intensity. A lovely wine ready to drink from 2024 through 2030."
93/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim
"Beautifully maturing with complexity and harmony, the wine shows dark berry, dried herb, toasted nut and mixed spice aromas on the nose. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity with supple texture and delightfully infused tannins, finishing persistent and refined. At its best: now to 2030. $36.00. www.elephanthill.co.nz. May 2024." Drink 2024 - 2030
| Variety | Cabernet Merlot Blend |
|---|---|
| Region | Hawkes Bay |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2030 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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