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An easy drinking and juicy Merlot, delivering ripe plum and forest fruit flavours complemented by a touch of chocolate and wild herbs.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
New Zealand
Marlborough
Marlborough
Lake Chalice
Merlot (Blend)
Red Wine
Chloe Gabrielsen
Screwcap
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Lake Chalice was established in 1989 with a vision of producing internationally recognised wines from the heart of the Marlborough region. New Zealand’s native falcon, the ‘Kārearea’, is proudly displayed on every bottle of Lake Chalice wine. Kārearea favour the remote mountains and foothills of the upper Awatere and Wairau Valleys and these valleys are home to Lake Chalice’s three unique vineyard sites. Each vineyard has a diverse microclimate, biodiversity and terroir which are seamlessly translated into multi award winning wines by talented winemaker Chloe Gabrielsen. Taking a boutique approach, she handcrafts parcels of fruit from single vineyards into elegant, aromatic, fruit driven wines and has garnered a global reputation of outstanding quality. Certified ‘Sustainable Winegrower of New Zealand’.
THE VINTAGE:
The 2020 vintage saw less than ideal flowering conditions, which led to below average yields. Despite this, the fruit quality was exceptional, displaying incredible varietal character and depth of flavour.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The fruit is sourced 50% from Hawkes Bay and 50% from Marlborough. A proportion of the fruit comes from Lake Chalice’s estate-owned Falcon Block, near Renwick in the Rapaura district of the Wairau Valley. The Falcon Block sits on part of an old riverbed and as a result has stony, sandy soils. The vines are low yielding but produce intensely flavoured fruit from a combination of different pruning methods.
WINEMAKING:
The grapes were carefully sorted and vinified in stainless steel tanks. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed and racked into a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks where it underwent malolactic conversion. 60% of the wine was aged on the lees for a minimum of seven months in seasoned French oak.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
Vibrant aromas of ripe blueberries mingle with subtle notes of mulled spice. The full and generous palate delivers a sweetness of ripe plum and forest fruits, complemented by savoury overtones. Beautifully balanced and elegant on the finish.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Merlot 98%, Syrah 2%.
PLEASE NOTE: The technical information provided for this wine is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. The information and bottle image may be subject to change according to vintage.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Lake Chalice was established in 1989 with a vision of producing internationally recognised wines from the heart of the Marlborough region. New Zealand’s native falcon, the ‘Kārearea’, is proudly displayed on every bottle of Lake Chalice wine. Kārearea favour the remote mountains and foothills of the upper Awatere and Wairau Valleys and these valleys are home to Lake Chalice’s three unique vineyard sites. Each vineyard has a diverse microclimate, biodiversity and terroir which are seamlessly translated into multi award winning wines by talented winemaker Chloe Gabrielsen. Taking a boutique approach, she handcrafts parcels of fruit from single vineyards into elegant, aromatic, fruit driven wines and has garnered a global reputation of outstanding quality. Certified ‘Sustainable Winegrower of New Zealand’.
THE VINTAGE:
The 2020 vintage saw less than ideal flowering conditions, which led to below average yields. Despite this, the fruit quality was exceptional, displaying incredible varietal character and depth of flavour.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The fruit is sourced 50% from Hawkes Bay and 50% from Marlborough. A proportion of the fruit comes from Lake Chalice’s estate-owned Falcon Block, near Renwick in the Rapaura district of the Wairau Valley. The Falcon Block sits on part of an old riverbed and as a result has stony, sandy soils. The vines are low yielding but produce intensely flavoured fruit from a combination of different pruning methods.
WINEMAKING:
The grapes were carefully sorted and vinified in stainless steel tanks. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed and racked into a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks where it underwent malolactic conversion. 60% of the wine was aged on the lees for a minimum of seven months in seasoned French oak.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
Vibrant aromas of ripe blueberries mingle with subtle notes of mulled spice. The full and generous palate delivers a sweetness of ripe plum and forest fruits, complemented by savoury overtones. Beautifully balanced and elegant on the finish.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Merlot 98%, Syrah 2%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Sub-region | Marlborough |
| Producer / Winery | Lake Chalice |
| Winemaker | Chloe Gabrielsen |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Merlot (Blend) |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 13% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | B |
| Residual Sugar | 0.2 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | Yes |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Screwcap |
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£15.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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