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The Nest Merlot 2021 | Six Pack

Sale price $120.00

A soft, round Merlot full of plum, spice and chocolate.

Made from carefully chosen, naturally low cropping vineyards, fermented warm on skins, then softened in seasoned oak and aged on light lees for eight months. Round and full, with stewed plum, Christmas cake spice and a chocolatey texture, it's perfect for any occasion, not just Christmas.

Tasting notes

  • Colour: Garnet red.
  • Nose: Fruity, with perfumed Christmas cake spices.
  • Palate: Round and full, with stewed plum, warm spice and a chocolate-like structure.

Food match

Christmas ham with a plum glaze, beef and red wine casserole, or a cheeseboard with fruit paste.

Wine details

  • Vintage: 2021
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • Winemaker: Chloe Gabrielsen
  • Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for up to 5 years
  • Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) certified

Download the full tasting note (PDF)

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