CHATEAU GARAGE CORNERSTONE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023

Chateau Garage is the exciting small batch project of Ollie Powrie – former Head Viticulturist for Villa Maria and well known character on the Hawke's Bay wine scene. 

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Perfectly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon in pristine condition was harvested from block 3 on the 10th of April 2023. The fermenting wine was hand plunged and post fermentation pressed to five fine, French oak barrels. Aromas of wild berries and bramble with an intense palate of brooding dark fruit with power and ripe tannins."

94/100 David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, April 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"One of this label’s range of Cabernets – coming from the well-known Cornerstone Vineyard, in Hawke’s Bay. A dark purple colour in the glass. Excellent varietal typicity to the perfume, with cassis, plum and blackberry supported by wet tarseal, black pepper, eucalypt and chocolate. A delicacy as you approach the palate, with balance and a fresh acidity before the underlying power swoops through. A decent grip of tannin in this young wine, providing spine upon which the lush fruit blooms and layers of savoury, spice and some silky texture develop as you go through. The finish has good length and balance."