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2024 Zaria Merlot Cabernet Franc

Sam Kim

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A classy red from an accomplished Hawkes Bay winemaker. Zaria is the personal label of Bryce Edwards whose gorgeous reds have always overdelivered to our customers through his day job as winemaker at Beach House. Packed with luscious fruit flavours and toasty spice, the Zaria Merlot Cab Franc is a heck of a wine for this modest price. Try it!

$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $30.99 per bottle

Overview

Grape

85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc

Its Origins

Winemaker Bryce Edwards natural and intuitive approach to winemaking marries the creative with the analytical and follows from education in viticulture and oenology, as well as seasons upon seasons honing his craft by working vintages in New Zealand (at storied wineries such as Te Awa and Sacred Hill), Napa Valley, Bordeaux, and Austria. Bryce’s winemaking philosophy revolves around cultivating an enjoyable drinking experience — creating wines that he and his wife love and sharing with the wider public. He takes a hands-off approach to his craft, intervening only as much as the grapes require to transform into delicious wine and, in a nod to ancient winemaking techniques, allowing nature to do the rest.

What The Critics Say

94/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim

“Wonderfully ripe and fragrant, the wine shows blackcurrant, Black Doris plum, thyme, clove, and toasted nut aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and silky flow, splendidly framed by layers of polished tannins, finishing persistent, and structured." Drink 2026 - 2034

92/100 Cameron Douglas MS (2021 vintage)

"Aromas of black plums and fresh blackberry flesh, layers of wood spices and a touch of smoke. Youthful and complex with plenty of power and intensity, varietal signatures of red fleshed stone fruits and berries, a distinctive line of oak and iron mineral qualities. The core fruit flavours are in abundance on the palate with sweet doris plums and black berry then flavours of dark oak spies, a savoury dried herb quality. Lengthy finish with sweet spices and fruit to match."

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Merlot
Region	Hawkes Bay
Closure	Cap
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	13.50%
Maturity	2025 - 2030

This Wine Goes Well With

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Delivery & Returns

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