Stone Paddock Scarlet Paritua Vineyards 2013

Winemaker Notes
This blended red is a prime example of the style produced from the stony gravel soils of the Paritua Vineyard. Highly scented Black Doris plum, blackberry and black currant aroma’s with hints of baking spice, cedar and fine spicy oak. The palate shows dark fruits dominated by plum and blackberry with a rich full mid palate supported by firm, ripe tannins and a long, sumptuous finish. Subtle oak influence provides spicy notes and added structure.

Blend: Merlot 42%, Cabernet Franc 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Malbec 8%

Professional Ratings (for 2016 Vintage)
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
This Hawkes Bay Bordeauxstyle blend, dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, opens energetically. Lively ripe berries spill from the glass, backed by sappy, savory nuances: olives, tree sap and scrubby herbs. The oak is neatly tucked away. There’s muscle to the palate but a lovely lift of acidity that adds purity to the tangy red currant fruit. Taut, textural tannins add layer in a wine that is straightforward yet harmonious. Drink now with charcuterie or until 2028.