Brokenwood Cabernet Merlot 2022 tateofy2026 The wine was then left

The wine was then left on its yeast lees through winter and then bottled just in time for spring

The wine was fermented in 1 and 2 tonne open fermenters

offering vivid brambly red fruit

it is dominated by flinty stones and chalk typical of fine Sancerre wines

though by now the fruit had begun to deteriorate

Brokenwood Cabernet Merlot 2022 tateofy2026 The wine was then leftExcellent colour with medium to deep density and purple hues. Lovely sweet cedar notes from the Cabernet and background vanillin and nutmeg from the French oak. Sweet fruit up front on the palate with Turkish Delight and dark pastille flavours. Fine tannins carry to finish. An immensely enjoyable wine that will reward cellari