2010 William Murdoch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Gimblett Gravels Hawke's Bay

The essence of cool climate, gravelly, mineral structured Cabernet with a dash of lift and spice from the Cab Franc. This is all about the cigar box, leather, tobacco leaf expression of Cab. Some blackcurrant and plum fruits too and a stony, earthy, soil driven character as in all the Willam Murdoch wines. (Ryan Woodhouse - K&L NZ Wine Buyer)