Country: New Zealand / Private Bin Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Malbec
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Hawke’s Bay
Winery: Villa Maria /
A crisp, fruit-forward red to pair with a variety of dishes, Villa Maria’s 2009 Private Bin is a mouthwatering introduction to what looks to be a top-notch Hawke’s Bay vintage. Cherry fruit and subtle baking spices combine easily on the palate, ending on a slightly dusty note.