Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Destiny Bay
Label Name:
 
Magna Praemia (aged Release)
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.4%
Grape(s):
 
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux-style blend; pressed fractions included; matured ~10 months in 60% French / 40% American oak (≈40% new); minimally filtered and sealed with natural cork.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated blackcurrant and dark-plum fruit with cassis, new leather, cigarbox, anise and graphite; vanilla/cacao from oak; vibrant acidity, dense fine tannins and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised beef short ribs, venison, rich stews and aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef, Japanese wagyu yakiniku.
Vineyard Info:
 
Destiny Bay is a boutique Waiheke Island estate (owner Mike Spratt) producing small-volume, premium Bordeaux-style blends with a Patron-club direct model and sustainability credentials.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores: Bob Campbell MW 98/100 (2015); Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93/100 (2019 review). Frequently cited as one of New Zealand's top Cabernet blends