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.
Method:
 
Bordeaux-style fermentation and blending; matured ≈10 months in French and American oak (≈40% new barriques); minimal filtration; bottled under natural cork.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
Vineyard Info:
 
Small, quality-focused estate on Waiheke Island producing limited-allocation Bordeaux-style blends; acclaimed by international critics.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Bob Campbell MW 95/100; Wine Advocate 93/100; Decanter 94/100