A blend of small parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo sourced form Omahu appellatio0n im the Gimblett gravels region.
Hawke's Bay (Heretaunga in Maori) is the birthplace of Smith & Sheth. small parcels are. fruit is destammed and fementaed in openm top vessels with maturation in new American Oak barrigues for 19months.
Winemaker's Comments
Complex dark red fruits predominant on the nose. A beautiful fusion of spicy berry aromas with liquorice and sweet oak and vanilla in the background. The three varieties in this wine complement each other in both aroma and palate.The Cabernet Sauvignon delivers power and structure,the Tempranillo, juiciness and flesh with the Cabernet Franc adding aromatic