Hanz Herzog Spirit of Malborough Merlot Cabernet 2002

A gift from my colleagues at work, this blend of 60% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec opened to a deep bouquet of red and black fruits, licorice, sweet musk, cedar and hay. On the palate it was again deep, rich and rounded with good balance, acidity and mineral. Finish was long and lingering. Overall quite a big red which is quite French in style. A remarkable red from NZ that would easily cellar further.

50+4+13+18+8 = 93/100