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Hettinga Estate Malbec/Merlot 2006 |
| Produced By
Hettinga Estates |
| Tasting Notes |
A dark wine with the spicy, dry and soft taste of Malbec mixed with the berry fruit flavours of Merlot grapes. This warm soft wine, with subtle oak is made from the grapes of young vines planted in Hawke's Bay. Rich in colour with complex aromas, there is a touch of earthiness in the flavour.
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| Winemakers Notes |
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The processing, fermenting and bottling is a co-operation with other vineyards, undertaken with careful monitoring by the Hettinga Estate. We select the production source depending on the particular skills of each winemaker, the different needs of the selected grapes and harvest conditions. |
| Viticulture Notes |
The soil type and sunny conditions of Hawke's Bay provide an excellent combination for the production of premium wines with rich flavour.
Our vines and rootstock were selected using our previous experience from Europe and with the advice of NZ grape specialists. The vines, which originate from Corban in Auckland, are established on a mixed clone system with a row spacing of 2.5 meters arranged North to South with 6.6 metres for each vine to grow. |
| Food Match |
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Enjoy with venison and game dishes as well as red meats and vegetables.
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| Technical Details |
| Vintage: |
2006 |
| Variety: |
Other Reds |
| Region: |
Hawkes Bay
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| Released: |
1 October 07 |
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| TiZwine Accolades |
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| A straightforward wine that is very enjoyable and will please many as is highlighted by its Consumers Choice Award. The wine has strong, smokey and spicy aromas that give way to ripe berry fruit flavours and soft tannins. |
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| Awards |
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| | There are currently no awards for this wine |
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| Reviews |
TiZwine.com Tasting - (TiZwine.com Tasting Panel)
BEST BUY and CONSUMER CHOICE AWARD: A straightforward wine that is very enjoyable and will please many as is highlighted by its Consumers Choice Award. The wine has strong, smokey and spicy aromas that give way to ripe berry fruit flavours and soft tannins. | |
| Other Wines from this Producer |
| Hettinga Estate Cabernet Merlot | 2002 | | Hettinga Estate Chardonnay | 2003 | | Hettinga Estate Gewurztraminer | 2006 | | Hettinga Estate Malbec/Merlot | 2006 | | Hettinga Estate Rembrandt Chardonnay | 2007 | | Hettinga Estate Sauvignon Blanc | 2004 | |
