Tironui 2020 Malbec Merlot Cabernet

Located in the heart of Hawke’s Bay, Tironui Estate is a vineyard of five acres established by Richard & Jennifer Brown in 2002. Nestled just below “Sugarloaf” in Taradale, it overlooks Mission Estate, with views across Napier and out to Cape Kidnappers in the distance.

GST is included

Origin – Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Climate – Maritime influenced, dry and temperate, with hot summers and cool winters.

Soils – Steep Northeast facing slope, complex structure containing layers of limestone and seashells, interspersed with clay loam.

Varietal Composition – Malbec 51%. Merlot 42%. Cabernet 7%

Vinification – The varieties are all estate grown, hand picked and form the assemblage as harvested. Fermentation is followed by 14 months ageing in two/three year old French oak barrels, subject  to minimal winemaker intervention.   Alcohol by vol: 14.0%

Tasting Notes – Colour – Bright Crimson

Aroma – Lifted fresh ripe berries with a hint of plum

Flavour – The higher percentage of Merlot flavours are balanced with the primary fruit character of the Malbec component and bold tannins that will meld with bottle age.

Food Match – Tomato, Basil and Pepperoni Pasta, with a sprinkling of crumbled Feta.