Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Destiny Bay
Label Name:
 
Destinae (aged Release)
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 31%, Malbec 15%, Cabernet Franc 12%, Petit Verdot 2%
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested, small-batch fermentations; composed of free-run and press fractions, matured in French oak barrels (new and seasoned) for ~14–18 months and bottle‑aged before release.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Brooding, aromatic nose of blackcurrant, plum, dark chocolate and tobacco. Bright acidity with polished, ripe tannins, cedar and coffee oak spice. Full-bodied with a focused dark-fruit core and a long, warming finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan pepper beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family-owned, single‑estate vineyards on Waiheke Island (est. 2000). Small production, sustainable-certified, focused on premium Bordeaux-style blends for collectors and allocation members.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~91-92 (reported), Bob Campbell MW 97, Jancis Robinson (Richard Hemming MW) 17. 5/20 for 2010; praised by Vinous (Rebecca Gibb)