{"product_id":"hans-herzog-spirit-of-marlborough-merlot-cabernet-2018","title":"Hans Herzog, \"Spirit of Marlborough\" Merlot Cabernet 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Hans Herzog Spirit of Marlborough Cabernet Blend 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exceptional New Zealand red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecrafted from organically grown estate fruit in Marlborough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe blackberries, blackcurrants and dark plums fill the glass, backed by gentle spice and a subtle savoury edge that hints at the years spent maturing. Deep garnet in colour, this is a wine with impressive concentration yet remarkable composure. The palate feels velvety and beautifully layered, where vibrant dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and carefully judged oak work together rather than competing for attention. Every grape variety has its role, building depth and complexity while preserving freshness and purity. The finish lingers effortlessly with dark fruit, spice and quiet elegance, leaving no doubt this wine still has many years ahead of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-aged ribeye steak with rosemary butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb or slow-cooked beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle Brie or mature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is the bottle I'd save for an evening when the food deserves something truly memorable. It doesn't try to impress with sheer power – instead, it quietly unfolds over the course of the meal, revealing something new with every glass.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans Herzog Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e is renowned for producing small-batch wines that express their vineyard with absolute precision. Certified organic and grown on low-yielding vines planted in Marlborough's stony alluvial soils, every bottle reflects meticulous vineyard work, patient cellar ageing and a philosophy that values balance over excess. The result is a Cabernet blend whose style looks towards the great wines of Bordeaux while remaining unmistakably rooted in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot \u0026amp; Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand harvested at full physiological ripeness from low-yielding estate vines producing around 2 tonnes per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestemmed fruit underwent an extended cold soak before cool wild yeast fermentation and prolonged post-fermentation maceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural fermentation without fining or filtration to preserve purity and vineyard character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured for 30 months in partly new French oak barriques, followed by five years of bottle ageing before release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marlborough, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, still, full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis New Zealand red wine combines the generosity of Marlborough fruit with the restraint and structure of a classic Bordeaux blend. Years of careful maturation have created a wine of remarkable harmony that's ready to enjoy now, yet has the depth and balance to reward further cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans Herzog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847671136369,"sku":"7285_H3","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/products\/HansHerzog_SpiritofMarlboroughMerlotCabernet2016.jpg?v=1658325697","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/hans-herzog-spirit-of-marlborough-merlot-cabernet-2018","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}