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2020 Argent

DENSE, RICH AND COMPLEX BARREL AGED CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Rich, dark blackcurrants, cassis and savoury black olive notes. Elegant, plush entry with raspberry and floral notes unfolding into darker fruits, cedar and tar notes on the palate.  Elegant, wine with real depth, length and layers of complexity, allow time to unfold.

Vintage
2020 was a classic stunning Hawke’s Bay Summer. Warm, long and dry resulting in wines of real depth, richness, character and excellent cellaring potential.

Winemaking
Hand picked and destemmed with 100% whole berries
Cold soaked for 4-5 days and fermented in small open top fermenters
24 months in new (30%) and old French oak barrels.
Unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyards
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Merlot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc. Apex Vineyard, Bridge Pa. Gravels Vineyard, Fernhill

pH 3.70 TA 6.5g/L Alc 13.5%v/v

Reviews
93/100  – The Real Review – Bob Campbell Master of Wine

$50.00

Past Vintages –
Recommended Cellaring, drink on release or be rewarded with further cellaring 8-10+ years from date of vintage.

2019 Argent
Dark black fruits with hints of chocolate and cedar, supported by fine French oak. Layers of richness, depth and complexity, finishing long and generous.

Vintage
2019 Spring started off wet with the following months finishing warm and dry with cool nights. End of March was very warm bringing the Cabernet Sauvignon into optimum ripeness.

Vineyards
Apex Vineyard, Bridge Pa & Gravels Vineyard, Fernhill

pH 3.70 TA 6.5g/l Alc 13.5%v/v

Reviews
5 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Michael Cooper – Wine Writer
95/100 - The Real Review - Bob Campbell - Master of Wine
2018 Argent

Vintage
2018 growing season started very warm and dry ending in a very hot summer, producing concentrated and aromatic reds.

Vineyards
56% Fernhill Gravels, 44% Bridge Pa

pH 3.73 TA 5.8g/l Alc 13.5%v/v

Reviews
4.5 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Michael Cooper – Wine Writer
94/100 - The Real Review - Bob Campbell - Master of Wine
2013 Argent

Vintage
The stunning 2013 summer was long, dry and hot providing the perfect growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vineyards
Gimblett Road Vineyard, Fernhill

pH 3.63 TA 6.5g/l Alc 13.5%v/v

Reviews
5 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Michael Cooper – Wine Writer
91+ Robert Parker
2011 Argent

Vintage
A warm spring gave rise to timely bud burst. Cabernet Sauvignon being thick skinned outlasted the unusual rain earlier in the season with a warm April bringing the grapes to optimum ripeness resulting in a rich, intense wine with pure Cabernet characters.

Vineyards
100% Gimblett Road Vineyard, Fernhill

pH 3.63 TA 6.5g/l Alc 13.5%v/v

Reviews
4 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Michael Cooper- Wine Writer
92+ Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
2010 Argent

Vintage
A cooler growing season for Cabernet Sauvignon resulted in longer hang time on the vines. Naturally low yields and meticulous canopy management produced an elegant, beautifully structured wine with layers of complexity.

Vineyards
Gimblett Road Vineyard, Fernhill

pH 3.68 TA 6.3g/l Alc 13.5%v/v

Reviews
4 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Michael Cooper – Wine writer
91+ Robert Parker The Wine Advocate '
95/100 – 2014 Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine – Bob Campbell