Producer: Obsidian
Variety: Montepulciano
Vintage: 2014
Region: Waiheke Island
RRP: $35
ABV: 14%
APPEARANCE
- Clarity: Clear
- Intensity: Deep
- Colour: Ruby
- Other observations: Purple rim
NOSE
- Condition: Clean
- Intensity: Medium (+)
- Aroma characteristics:
Ripe dark cherries, sweet baking spices, black tea leaves, dark chocolate, leathery notes, subtle french oak, slightly floral with hints of violets and dried flowers.
Development: This wine is developing
PALATE
- Sweetness: Dry
- Acidity: High
- Tannin: Medium (+)
- Alcohol: Medium
- Body: Medium
- Flavour intensity: Medium (+)
- Flavour characteristics:
Sour cherries, red currants, black pepper and spices. Hint of subtle oak. Fresh flavours underlined by hints of savoury/gamey notes developing.
Other observations: Prominent tannins, high acidity and fresh fruit characteristics show that this is still a young wine. Everything is well balanced, a good sign for the future.
- Finish: Medium (+)
CONCLUSIONS
- Quality level: Very good
- Level of readiness: Drink now. Suitable for medium-term aging (6-7 years).
