Pukeora Ruahine Range The Benches 2015

Ruahine Range The Benches 2015
A full bodied and complex blend of Merlot (75%), Malbec (18%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (7%).

Ripe plum and blackberry with hints of tobacco and cigar box on the nose, leads to intense flavours of spicy fruit, savoury characters and vibrant lingering finish.

The grapes were hand picked, crushed and fermented with pumping over and hand plunguing , then aged for 22 months in French and American oak barriques.

Alc 14.5% Vol.    Contains 8.8 standard drinks      750ml 

Cellaring up to 10 years.

Reviews

4.5 *'s: "Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - Wonderfully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows cassis, dark plum, vanillin oak, mixed spice and subtle game notes. The palate is equally attractive with excellent mid-palate weight and rounded mouthfeel backed by chalky tannins, finishing long and delectable...."

Pricing (per Bottle): RRP: $28.00   Our Price: $25.00 incl GST