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ASKERNE RESERVE MERLOT / CABERNET SAUVIGNON / MALBEC 2021

Product Code: 7493
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawkes Bay
Style: Red
Variety: Cabernet / Merlot Blend
Producer: Askerne Estate Winery

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape: 52% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot

Original price was: $35.99.Current price is: $32.99.

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Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Intensely fragrant with dark berry fruits, sweet vanillan spice, mocha and cedary oak notes. Perfumed florals supported with savoury tobacco and wild herb aromas. Fleshy and full of rich silky tannins, wonderfully concentrated berry fruit flavours, and a long juicy finish.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from the lower terrace of the Askerne vineyard, across different soil profiles from sandy silt through to gravels, giving wonderful complexity to the individual parcels that make up the blend. Each batch was fermented as individual varieties followed by extended post maceration on skins to build richness. After pressing, the wines were settled and racked to oak barriques. Here they completed malolactic fermentation and were matured for 12 months before blending. The final blend comprises of 52% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. 40% new oak component and 15% second fill oak."

Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, April 2025 (2021 Vintage)
"Aromas of tobacco and blackberry, black currant and Doris plums, violet and pressed roses, pencil lead and gravelly soils. A complex and enticing bouquet. On the palate a dry wine with complexity and texture. Tannins are long chain with polish, acidity carries dark fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet along with tobacco and iron, pencil lead, violet and dried rose petals. A wine of finesse, charm and early drinking. Best from 2027 through 2033+."

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2024 (2021 Vintage)
"Wonderfully fruited and fragrant, the wine shows blackcurrant, toasty oak, tobacco and warm spice aromas on the nose, followed by a superbly weighted palate offering plump mouthfeel and supple texture. Sturdy and well structured by layers of fine tannins, finishing persistent and satisfying. At its best: now to 2033."

We provide a door to door delivery service nationwide. Delivery charges are calculated on a 12 bottle case or part there of.

Delivery charges are calculated during the checkout process based off your address post code. Please ensure you choose the correct post code. We will advise you if you have chosen the incorrect post code.

You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.

For further details on prices and delivery options please go to the Delivery & Returns section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $6 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.

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Founded by John and Kathryn Loughlin in 1993, Askerne Estate winery has enjoyed steady growth. Their dedication to vineyard expansion and cultivation of various grape varieties has been met with success, despite challenges such as frost and inclement weather.

The winery marked its 25th anniversary in 2018, introducing new wine styles and engaging customers with a unique gourmet picnic concept. The recent addition of winemaker Cairn Coghill has further bolstered the expertise of the team.

The 2021 vintage proved exceptional for Askerne, with a remarkable collection of gold medals and accolades. Notably, their cellar door was acknowledged as the best of the year.

Askerne Estate continues to thrive, showcasing their commitment to excellence in winemaking and delivering memorable experiences to wine enthusiasts.