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Cuvar Iris Merlot Cabernet Franc 2022
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
93/100 'Excellent' | Cameron Douglas MS
4.5 STARS | Michael Cooper
Lead by the winemaker known as 'the father of New Zealand wine', Sir George Fistonich, Čuvar Winery launched in 2023 to continue his passion for winemaking and viticulture. Čuvar, meaning Guardian in Croatian, celebrates Sir George's Croatian heritage which is also reflected in the label. The Iris is Croatia's national flower - a symbol of hope, wisdom and valour.
The 2022 merlot cabernet franc is made from 81% merlot 12% cabernet franc and 7% other varietals from their Cornerstone vineyard. Ripe tannins meld beautifully with layers of spice, plum and pomegranate fruits. Athough 2022 was a complicated vintage, this is a delightful red blend that is well worth a try.
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Tasting Notes
Cameron Douglas MS writes "A captivating bouquet of dark berries, baking spices, dried herbs and olives. Flavours of roasted plums and kalamata olives, sweet spices of barrel and gently warming alcohol lead to a palate of texture and layers of fruit flavours, spices of wood and firmness of tannins and acidity. With each subsequent sip the wine gains some concentration and builds on the foundation of ripe fruit, judicious use of wood and youthfulness of acidity."
Michael Cooper writes "Already highly enjoyable, this single vineyard red from the Gimblett Gravels is mouth-filling, with fresh plum and red berry flavours showing excellent depth, gently spicy, nutty notes adding complexity, and ripe supple tannins. It’s a top example of the drink-young style."
The winery writes "In our Iris blend, the Merlot sets up the palate with ripeness and structure while the Cabernet Franc brings its sweet dried basil notes to create our deliciously good medium-bodied red."
Food Pairing
Beef
Pork
Hamburger
| Stock Level: | Limited |
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| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Volume: | 750ML |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |
