93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team 91 POINTS: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit 90 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS
“Sweetly ripe and enticing with a supple texture, finishing lingering and silky.” - Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit
"A lovely balanced bouquet of pinosity and variety, dark plums and cherry scents lead to a palate of red berry fruits and fine tannins, violets and acidity. The use of lees and wood layer in some complexity and style, the core of this wine is however the fruit, weight and satin texture. Tannins are fine and polished and along with medium acidity and core fruit flavours present a wine that is ready to drink." - Cameron Douglas MS
Deep, glossy, ruby red in colour. The wine has alluring aromas of black fruits, followed by hints of vanilla, mocha and cloves. Full and soft in the mouth with rounded, fine-grained tannins and a velvety texture.
Quality is consistent. Deeper bouquet and flavor than most Cali Zins. The Earth tones come thru beautifully about two years from Vintage. Wonderful
Red to contemplate on its own or with good food.
chianti at a good price- good value for everyday drinking
Not quite in same class as recent chianti from Wine Direct released earlier this year-but also half the price. Excellent value for a red wine: you don't have to worry about finding a superior food to match at this excellent price.
Hard pushed to find a NZ red at this price/quality ratio!