Coopers Creek Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2013 – 6 pack

Name: Coopers Creek Hawke's Bay Merlot 2013 - 6 pack
SKU: 1651
Availability: InStock

$90.00 incl GST

Vintage 2013

6 bottles

$90

Description

2013 was an exceptional year for the Hawkes Bay and our 2013 Merlot will not disappoint! Winning the Gold Medal at the 2016 Hawkes Bay Wine Awards, this wine has such softness and opulence that it is a terrific drink . With superb tannin structure this wine is currently drinking at its best.

“An elegant, medium-bodied style, with plenty of fresh ripe berry, plum , spice and nut flavours, supple tannins, and a finely balanced, lingering finish.” Michael Cooper

Winemaker Notes

Hawkes Bay had a dream vintage in 2013 and the fruit that we harvested was in superb condition. This wine is made using Merlot from our Red Metals vineyard. The fruit was machine harvested on the evening of Wednesday 27 March and trucked overnight to Auckland. The wine went to barrel in September 2013 and received two rackings before it came out of barrel in August 2014. It received a light fining and was bottled in March 2015.

Analysis

Alc 13%
Acid 6.6g/L
Res Sugar 2.5g/L
pH 3.55

Tasting Notes

Colour: This is a very deeply coloured wine. It has an almost black core running to a deep purple-red rim.
Bouquet: Opulent and ripe. Black Doris plum wrapped in subtle oak.
Palate: Rich and full, yet soft and round.

Cellaring

This wine has such softness and opulence that it is a terrific drink young proposition. However it also has a superb tannin structure that points to a wine that will age very well into the medium term.

Suggested Wine List Description

Smooth and silky in the mouth with ripe fruit flavours, soft tannins and subtle oak characters

Independent Reviews

The soft tannins and earthy flavours of merlot make it a great match with full flavoured meats such as lamb, venison, beef and game. Sauces that are not too rich will go well with this wine as will roast garlic and vegetables. Cheeses, both soft and hard are always good.

Awards

Gold Medal – Hawkes Bay Wine Awards 2016
Four Stars – Michael Cooper Buyer’s Guide 2017
Silver Medal – New World Wine Awards , Sept 2017

Categories: Classic, Coopers Creek, Hawkes Bay, Merlot, Merlot and blends