Sileni Estates - Exceptional Vintage Merlot

Sileni EstatesExceptional Vintage Merlot

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Exceptional Vintage Merlot of Sileni Estates is a red wine from the region of Hawke's Bay of North Island.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Exceptional Vintage Merlot from the Sileni Estates

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Exceptional Vintage Merlot of Sileni Estates in the region of North Island is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with spices taste

eucalyptus

On the nose the Exceptional Vintage Merlot of Sileni Estates in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Sileni Estates's Exceptional Vintage Merlot.

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

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

Last vintages of this wine

Exceptional Vintage Merlot - 2013
In the top 100 of of Hawke's Bay wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Exceptional Vintage Merlot - 2009
In the top 100 of of Hawke's Bay wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Exceptional Vintage Merlot - 2007
In the top 100 of of Hawke's Bay wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Exceptional Vintage Merlot - 0
In the top 100 of of Hawke's Bay wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Exceptional Vintage Merlot from Sileni Estates are 2007, 2013, 2009, 0

Informations about the Sileni Estates

The winery offers 96 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Hawke's Bay in the region of North Island
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The Sileni Estates is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 92 wines for sale in the of Hawke's Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine North Island
In the top 2000 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 250 of of Hawke's Bay wines
In the top 80000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Hawke's Bay

Reference for great New Zealand reds, warm maritime climate (2,200 h of sun). Bordeaux blends on Gimblett Gravels: round, fruity Merlot (plum, ripe cherry), firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar), perfumed Cabernet Franc. Signature northern-Rhône-style Syrah: peppery and floral (violet, blackberry, black olive), fine tannins. Structured, mineral Chardonnay.


The wine region of North Island

New Zealand's North Island, warmer and more varied than the South Island. Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir as signatures. Merlot in Hawke's Bay as a supple red with notes of plum, ripe cherry, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, round tannins — blended with Cabernet and peppery Syrah. Fine Pinot Noir in Wairarapa/Martinborough (cherry, undergrowth).

The word of the wine: Pressing Rosé

A method of making rosé wine that consists of pressing the grapes directly after crushing and light skin maceration. The resulting wine is lively, light and pale.

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