A classsic, easy drinking Hawkes Bay Merlot.
Production
This wine is part hand-plunged, and part pumped-over during fermentation to aid in colour extraction and provide tannin structure.After a period of maceration on skins, the wine is pressed off and run into oak barrles for maturation.
Sileni Cellar Selection Merlot, Hawke's Bay 2021 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Ripe berryfruit and plum flavours, subtle spice and soft, smooth tannins.
Food match
Try with spare ribs, rich pasta dishes or braised beef.
Info
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ABV
12.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
HAWKES BAY, NEW ZEALAND
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GRAPE
MERLOT 100%
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
CAIRN COGHILL
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Sileni Estates was born from a long-standing interest in wine by Graeme Avery. In late 1997, along with financial director Chris Cowper and winemaker Grant Edmonds, he established Sileni as an export-oriented producer, committed to crafting world-class fine wines.
The winery is named after the Sileni who featured in Greek mythology as the companions of Dionysus, the God of Wine. They celebrated good wine, good food and good company - the holy trinity here at Boutinot. The vineyards and winery are based near Hasting in, Hawke’s Bay - the oldest wine region in New Zealand, on the east coast of the North Island. The wines are precise and fruit-driven, and as well as Pinot Noir and Syrah the range includes a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
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