Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Destiny Bay
Label Name:
 
Mystae
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Waiheke Island, Auckland.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot.
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Bordeaux-varietal parcels fermented separately; matured ~10–15 months in French and American oak (significant new oak), then blended and bottled.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated dark-plum and blackcurrant core with dried fruit, cedar, dark chocolate, violets, sweet black olive and savory spice; pronounced new-oak and saline/mineral undertones. Firm, layered tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled/roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef or rich teriyaki dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family-owned single-estate on Waiheke Island established 2000; small-production, sustainably certified, focused on Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux-style blends.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 97/100 for Mystae 2020; Cameron Douglas MS 96/100 (Outstanding); Michael Cooper 5 stars for 2020 vintage