2014 CERESIA Merlot/ Cabernet Franc
Vintage
2014 was a very warm growing season from budburst through to ripening. The wines show beautiful approachability, depth and richness.
Winemaking
Hand picked in individual batches per variety 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
80% Merlot/ Gimblett Road Vineyard & 20% Cabernet Franc Black Barn Vineyard, Havelock North
pH 3.6 TA 6.5 g/l Alc 13.5%v/v
Reviews
4.5 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines –– Michael Cooper – Wine Writer
95/100 Supremely Elegant Reds – The Real Review – Bob Campbell Master of Wine
2013 CERESIA Merlot/ Cabernet Franc
Vintage
A stunning growing season in Hawkes Bay. A long dry summer with optimal ripening conditions producing a wine with richness and density.
Vineyards
Havelock North and Gimblett Road Hawkes Bay
pH 3.54 TA 6.5g/l Alc 13.5%v/v
Reviews
5 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Michael Cooper - Wine Writer
