Puriri Hills Estate, Vintage 2013
THE REVIEWS
96 Points “The long-awaited release from a top vintage is a blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, malbec and cabernet franc grown on clay soils in a beautiful hillside vineyard. This is a ripe and elegant red with an array of subtle fruit flavours interwoven with hint so cedar and spicy oak. Restrained Bordeaux-like red that I find very appealing. Accessible now but with potential to grow even further with additional bottle age.” – Bob Campbell ONZM MW
“The 2013 vintage is the best since 2010. Dark and highly fragrant, it is a very elegant, poised youthful wine, with deep, plummy, spicy, nutty flavours, and obvious cellaring potential.” 5 Stars Michael Cooper
96 Points “An enticing bouquet of red wine with a Bordeaux-esque package of aromas from baking spices and dark red berry fruits to a broody muscley core of earthiness and energy. The Cabernet France, though only a 6% contribution to the blend, is powerful and focused with a strong voice of olive and bramble. Flavours on the palate mirror what the nose suggests with baking spice, light and dark berry fruit flavours especially dark plums and blackberry, a whisper of dark chocolate. Youthul still with firm tannins, a slight dusty edge and plenty of acidity. Young, vibrant and balanced though still developing harmonies. Long finish, decant for service though probably best from 2022”. Cameron Douglas MS
THE WINE
72% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc
14% Alcohol
Less than 2700 bottles produced
CURRENT RELEASE - Very Limited quantities