title: Esk Valley 2011 Gimblett Gravels Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec Red (Hawke's Bay)
description: The blend is 44% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Malbec. The result is a medium- to full-bodied wine with firm structure that should drink well through 2020. Leather, earth and plum notes pick up hints of black olive and espresso on the finish.
variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
designation: Gimblett Gravels Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec