Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Destiny Bay |
Label Name: | Mystae (aged Release) |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | New Zealand |
Region: | Waiheke Island, Auckland. |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot. |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Bob Campbell MW 95/100; Wine Advocate 93/100; Decanter 94/100
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with dark chocolate, liquorice, tobacco, cedar and spice; savory olive notes, firm polished tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Gruyère). Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese char siu, spicy beef rendang, Cantonese roasted duck.
Production Method
Bordeaux-style fermentation and blending; matured ≈10 months in French and American oak (≈40% new barriques); minimal filtration; bottled under natural cork.
Vineyard Info
Small, quality-focused estate on Waiheke Island producing limited-allocation Bordeaux-style blends; acclaimed by international critics.