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The fruit is underlined by very fine-grained, flowery tannin extraction and structure, forming an elegant line, and the mouthfeel is enlivened by fresh, lacy acidity. The palate has concentration, energy and poise, and carries to a long, sustained finish with exotic oak notes. This is an elegant and tightly concentrated Cabernet\/Merlot blend with ripe currant and cassis fruit along with spicy, exotic oak and a fine structured line. Match with roast lamb and beef dishes, and semi-hard cheeses over the next 8-10 years. Hand-picked fruit, a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, fermented to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 11 months in 100% new French oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantalus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28348932161600,"sku":"10188","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/8296\/9920\/products\/prodimages_0017_2015-Ecluse.png?v=1681971662"},{"product_id":"tantalus-cachette-res-chardonnay-2015-waiheke","title":"Tantalus Estate Cachette Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Waiheke","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine and elegant, our Chardonnay balances a creamy texture with a complex saline\u003cbr\u003eunder current. Layered aromas and flavours of citrus flowers and lemon curd meld\u003cbr\u003ewith a base of brioche, nutmeg and baking spices. A harmonious and seamless\u003cbr\u003emouthfeel lingers long with a sophisticated, expansive finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantalus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28348951134272,"sku":"10027","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/8296\/9920\/products\/Cachette-2019.png?v=1681970841"},{"product_id":"tantalus-merlot-cabernet-franc-2014-waiheke","title":"Tantalus Estate Merlot\/ Cabernet\/ Franc 2021, Waiheke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe berries were gently split to increase the surface of the skins in contact with the juice. Inspired in the St Emilion region of Bordeaux, our stylish blend of merlot and cabernets focuses on the purity and intensity of the fruit with notes of Black Doris plum, rose, wild strawberry and red currant. The aging in French and American oak barrels complements the powerful structure with silky, finely woven tannins, adding complexity to the wine with notes of sweet spices, vanilla, leather and gentle smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantalus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28348959457344,"sku":"10448","price":66.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/8296\/9920\/products\/prodimages_0013_2016-MerlotCabFranc.png?v=1681971029"},{"product_id":"tantalus-evoque-res-merlot-malbec-cabsav-franc-2014-waiheke","title":"Tantalus Estate Évoque 2019, Waiheke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark ruby, our merlot blend is seductive and graceful. Gathering together ripe black plum, liquorice, and cherry, underpinned with a current of Turkish delight, graphite, and sandalwood. Balanced acidity and silky tannins confer structure, and the extending ageing in French oak shows a soft, ample mid-palate. The myriad flavours lead the senses, creating a revealing bouquet and a long sustained finish. 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Balanced acidity and a fine textural richness provide a long elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantalus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28348968632384,"sku":"9421904412507","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/8296\/9920\/products\/prodimages-new-methode.png?v=1681971077"},{"product_id":"tantalus-rose-2016-waiheke","title":"Tantalus Estate Rosé 2026, Waiheke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTantalus Rose 2026 offers an expressive bouquet of rose petals, wild strawberry, redcurrant and pink grapefruit, underscored by the fragrant lift of Cabernet Franc and the quiet structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot brings generosity and ripe summer fruit, while Syrah contributes subtle spice and savoury nuance. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel, French oak barrels and concrete egg create a palate of remarkable purity and texture, balancing vibrant acidity with a creamy mouthfeel and saline minerality. Onetangi’s unique terroir shines through in a dry, lingering finish that balances fine tannins with the soft, ethereal scent of flowers and the clean edge of crushed stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantalus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28349002809408,"sku":"10496","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/8296\/9920\/files\/NV-Estate-Rose.png?v=1792537018"},{"product_id":"tantalus-voile-res-syrah-2014-waiheke","title":"Tantalus Estate Voilé Syrah 2019, Waiheke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ListView2_Five_Star_RatingLabel_3\" style=\"color: #58595b; font-family: Arial; background-color: #342d1d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #58595b; font-family: Arial; background-color: #342d1d;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003e18.5\/20 Raymond Chan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark, deep, black-red colour, near impenetrable, and a little lighter on the rim. The nose is fine in concentration with tightly bound, harmoniously interwoven aromas of ripe blackberry and black plum fruit, along with notes of liquorice, tar, black pepper and spices, unfolding black and violet florals with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegant in presentation with rich and sweetly concentrated flavours of blackberries, plums, liquorice and spices, and violet florals, all harmoniously melded together. The wine is smooth-flowing with fine grained tannin extraction and structure, and integrated acidity, and the flavours carry to a lingering and sustained finish with spice nuances. This is an elegantly concentrated, rich and harmonious Syrah with blackberry and plum fruit with spice and violet elements, and a smooth, fine-textured palate. Serve with Middle Eastern cuisine and game meat dishes over the next 6+ years. 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