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New Zealand
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95 Points
Eightfold wines are produced exclusively from the Estate’s plantings and their prodigious approach assures low yields allowing for the greatest fruit intensity, definition and purity.
95 Points Ray Jordan - "a seamless expression
Deep ruby red, enchanting aromas of blueberry, cola and vanilla, medium weight with ample sweet berry fruits running from entry to finish.
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Description
Pristine fruit was picked, destemmed and lightly crushed in the early hours of the morning, after which fermentation begins and is held at a maximum of 25°C for its duration. After 13 days on skin with rigorous pump-overs three times a day the wine was gently separated from the skin and transferred to French Oak barriques, 33% of which were new, to complete fermentation. The wine is then aged in French Oak for 9 months before being blended, lightly fined and filtered.
Aromas of Glazed cherries, graphite and mulberries to start, gently lifted by understated tones of cedar and liquorice. The pallet offers a supple entry and coating black fruits, velure tannin and brisk natural acidity. Culminates in a fine finish of cherry stone, currants and youthful tannin and verve.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Fruits, Mineral, Spice
Palate:Blueberry, Cherry, Spice
Food Pairings:
Asian
Game
Red Meat
Description
Pristine fruit was picked, destemmed and lightly crushed in the early hours of the morning, after which fermentation begins and is held at a maximum of 25°C for its duration. After 13 days on skin with rigorous pump-overs three times a day the wine was gently separated from the skin and transferred to French Oak barriques, 33% of which were new, to complete fermentation. The wine is then aged in French Oak for 9 months before being blended, lightly fined and filtered.
Aromas of Glazed cherries, graphite and mulberries to start, gently lifted by understated tones of cedar and liquorice. The pallet offers a supple entry and coating black fruits, velure tannin and brisk natural acidity. Culminates in a fine finish of cherry stone, currants and youthful tannin and verve.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Fruits, Mineral, Spice
Palate:
Blueberry, Cherry, Spice
Food Pairings:
Asian
Game
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Fruits, Mineral, Spice
Blueberry, Cherry, Spice
Asian
Game
Red Meat