Overview:
Saint Clair Origin Hawke's Bay Cabernet Merlot 2021 is a bold, fruit-forward blend that captures the vibrancy and elegance of Hawke’s Bay. With a dense ruby core and complex bouquet of ripe berries and festive spice, it delivers richness and refinement in equal measure. Crafted with precision, this wine balances opulent fruit with savoury depth, offering immediate appeal alongside cellaring potential.
Tasting Notes:
Intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and Christmas cake spices lead into a full-bodied palate. A medley of fruit flavours is framed by fine-grained tannins, with savoury undertones and a subtle charred toast character providing complexity and length. Concentrated yet polished, this blend finishes long and elegant.
Accolades:
- 95 Points (NZ International Wine Show 2024)
- 93 Points (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit)
- 4 Stars (Michael Cooper)
- Gold Medal (Hawkes Bay Wine Show 2024)
- Silver Medal (New World Wine Awards 2024)