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Rapaura Reserve

2019 Marlborough Merlot

The Saint Clair Family Estate Rapaura Reserve Merlot from the 2019 vintage hails from the renowned Marlborough region, celebrated for its exceptional winegrowing conditions. This captivating red wine exhibits a medium to full-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance that makes it approachable yet complex. With a vivacious acidity that enlivens the palate, it presents a luscious fruit intensity, showcasing vibrant notes of dark berries and plum, intermingled with subtle hints of spice and oak. The tannins are beautifully integrated, providing a firm structure while remaining smooth and inviting. This Merlot is a dry wine that can be enjoyed on its own or paired harmoniously with a variety of foods, making it an excellent choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Black Cherry, Baking Spice

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:


Mushroom Risotto, Lamb Chops, Roast Lamb

Region:


Marlborough
Marlborough

New Zealand's Marlborough region is arguably its most important, a name synonymous with the country's distinctive world-class Sauvignon Blancs. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—with its tropical fruit, gooseberry and herbaceous notes—is one of a kind. And it is all thanks to Marlborough's terroir: a large, gravelly river valley inland of Cloudy Bay at the northeast tip of the South Island, it enjoys long, warm, maritime-influenced summers. But Marlborough isn't only about Sauvignon Blanc. The region also produces exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine and both dry and sweet Riesling.

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