MISSION ESTATE MERLOT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020

Hawke’s Bay

This has a magenta core with a ruby pink rim, flavours of crushed doris plums and blackberry, blackcurrant and a mild savoury undertone plus new barrel flavours of clove and vanilla. It is fruity, youthful, firm and dry on the palate. It has all the hallmarks of a blend that will reward from mid-2022 through 2028. Decant for service if drinking before then. RRP $16.