Testify
2018
Testify Hawkes Bay Malbec New Zealand
Malbec
Tasting Notes
Technical Details
Attributes
Fleshy plum, five spice and rich tamarillo on the first breath. The nose evolves into savory notes with a light cassis aroma. The palate is structured straight through with dusty, drying tannins and lengthy dried tea notes. After first taste, the wine evolves into a fuller, rounder palate with distinctly Gimblett Gravels angular tannin structure built to last for many, many years.
Malbec grape blend.
This wine contains allergens, sulfites.
The Estate
Hawke’s Bay is located on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The region enjoys dry summers with moderate, cool nights. This wine reflects a single vineyard Malbec dominant blend 60% with 40% Merlot which was grown organically on the famous Gimblett Gravels appellation. The Gimblett Gravels is marked by specific soils laid bare from the constantly shifting Ngaruroro River over millions of years. The river’s last shift in 1867 left these amazing rocky soils, which combined with the slightly inland Heretaunga Plains’ weather, and classic viticulture techniques created a uniquely expressive Malbec.
Wine Making
Coming off the certified organic Gimblett Gravels vineyard this wine is intense, structured and quite peppery making for an intriguing experience.
Food Suggestions
Pairs well with bold red wine food matches.
• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)
• Organic
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 13
• Organic
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 13
