Redmetal 'Basket Press' Hawkes Bay Merlot Franc 2018
- Oak character
- Black fruit
- Licorice
- Supply tannins
Ripe black fruit and licorice flavours with fine, supple tannins and a hint of balanced oak characterise this rich and elegant wine. Another sophisticated red from a warm Hawkes Bay vintage that will easily cellar for a decade or more.
Spur pruned VSP trellis cropped at 1.5 –2.0 kg/vine. Trimmed and fruit zone leaf plucked. Machine harvested at 23.5—25.0 Brix.
Destemmed to tank. Hand plunged and pressed to tank for MLF then into barrel for 14 months.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with roast lamb with mint sauce & roasted or mashed potatoes.
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Redmetal 'Basket Press' Hawkes Bay Merlot Franc 2018
Redmetal 'Basket Press' Hawkes Bay Merlot Franc 2018
- Oak character
- Black fruit
- Licorice
- Supply tannins
Ripe black fruit and licorice flavours with fine, supple tannins and a hint of balanced oak characterise this rich and elegant wine. Another sophisticated red from a warm Hawkes Bay vintage that will easily cellar for a decade or more.
Spur pruned VSP trellis cropped at 1.5 –2.0 kg/vine. Trimmed and fruit zone leaf plucked. Machine harvested at 23.5—25.0 Brix.
Destemmed to tank. Hand plunged and pressed to tank for MLF then into barrel for 14 months.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with roast lamb with mint sauce & roasted or mashed potatoes.
Original: $131.38
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Description
- Oak character
- Black fruit
- Licorice
- Supply tannins
Ripe black fruit and licorice flavours with fine, supple tannins and a hint of balanced oak characterise this rich and elegant wine. Another sophisticated red from a warm Hawkes Bay vintage that will easily cellar for a decade or more.
Spur pruned VSP trellis cropped at 1.5 –2.0 kg/vine. Trimmed and fruit zone leaf plucked. Machine harvested at 23.5—25.0 Brix.
Destemmed to tank. Hand plunged and pressed to tank for MLF then into barrel for 14 months.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with roast lamb with mint sauce & roasted or mashed potatoes.























