NZ Petal & Stem Hawkes Bay Merlot

Journey into the wildflowers, a secret world between the vines where insects dance from petal to stem, a flourishing ecosystem amongst the rows.

It’s all part of the Petal & Stem’s project to protect the vines and keep pests away naturally. So as you’re busy enjoying this wine, remember these little friends between the flowers who help to do things both differently, and beautifully.

The 2021 growing season in Hawke’s Bay was of exceptional quality. This Merlot was picked in excellent condition, achieving ripe tannins and concentrated flavour.

VARIETALS 100% Merlot

VINTAGE 2021

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE Bright and vivid ruby red.

NOSE Enticing bouquet of peach, red apple, and floral characters.

PALATE The palate is soft with finely balanced and supple tannins and a rich lingering finish.

AGEING Aging for a short time in a drange of oak, to help craft a wine with elegance and balance.

PAIRING Perfect with barbequed red meats, hearty stews or dark chocolate.