Winery Dunleavy - Cabernet - Merlot

Winery DunleavyCabernet - Merlot

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Dunleavy is a red wine from the region of Waiheke Island of North Island.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Cabernet - Merlot from the Winery Dunleavy

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Dunleavy in the region of North Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Dunleavy in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Dunleavy's Cabernet - Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Cabernet - Merlot - 2015
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cabernet - Merlot - 2014
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cabernet - Merlot - 2011
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cabernet - Merlot - 2008
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cabernet - Merlot - 2006
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Cabernet - Merlot - 2005
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cabernet - Merlot - 2004
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Cabernet - Merlot from Winery Dunleavy are 2006, 2004, 2005, 2014 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Dunleavy

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Waiheke Island in the region of North Island

The Winery Dunleavy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Waiheke Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine North Island
In the top 2500 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 1500 of of Waiheke Island wines
In the top 90000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Waiheke Island

The wine region of Waiheke Island is located in the region of Auckland of North Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Destiny Bay Vineyards or the Domaine Destiny Bay Vineyards produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Waiheke Island are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Waiheke Island often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, cigar box or savory and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or coffee.


The wine region of North Island

New-zealand/north-island/northland">Northland, as its name suggests, is New Zealand's northernmost wine-producing region, around four hours' drive northwest of the country's largest city, Auckland. Most of the Northland region's wineries are situated on the east coast, particularly around the Bay of Islands and the Karikari Pensinula, with another cluster on the west coast near Kaitaia. The region's red wines are mostly produced from Syrah, Pinotage">Pinotage and the Hybrid variety Chambourcin. Chardonnay leads the way for white wine grape varieties; Pinot Gris, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are among the other varieties cultivated here.

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The word of the wine: Nervous

Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.

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