ONE OF THE GREAT VALUE PREMIUM HAWKE'S BAY REDS
90/100 'Premium' | Cameron Douglas MS
We have long admired the work of winemaker Jason Stent and his Paritua vineyard team, who year after year punch out some of the very best (and best value) red wines from the Hawke's Bay region. Scarlet 2023 is a masterclass in affordable premium styled red wine. It is brimming with vibrant dark fruits with subtle oak and a long, balanced finish. If you're looking to spend under $25 on a bottle of Hawke's Bay red, you'll go a long way to do better than this.
Scarlet 2023 is a blend of 53% cabernet franc, 36% cabernet sauvignon and 11% merlot.
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Cameron Douglas MS writes "Fruity, balanced, dry and ready to drink A bouquet of plums and blackberry, a mix of dried herb and some layers of wood smoke and spice. Very fine tannins with a gentle dusty quality, acidity pulls all the elements together and frames the fruit core nicely. Best drinking from 2025 through 2028."
The winery writes "The palate shows dark fruits dominated by plum and blackberry with a full mid palate supported by firm, ripe tannins with a sumptuous finish. The oak influence is subtle and provides spicy notes and good structure."
| Stock Level: | High |
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| Vintage: | 2023 |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |