A blend of cabernet franc, merlot and cabernet sauvignon from Waipara Vallery winery The Bone Line.

Luxurious dark magenta in colour which shimmers mauve and scarlet. Purple pastille and violets leap from the glass and fill the surrounding air. Dried herb, dry roasted vegetable and graphite provide subtleties while orange chocolate and wood spice ground the nose. Sweet red and purple fruits saturate the palate at first, surrounding a warm cedar heart all balanced by juicy acidity and fine powdery tannins. The finish has a dry mineral bite that entices you back for more.

• Varietal: Cabernet Franc / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: North Canterbury, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2020
• ABV: 14.5%
• Size: 750ml