A bottle of Destiny Bay Mystae Vintage 2015 (New Zealand) (#27)

The 2015 Destiny Bay Mystae is a highly-regarded New Zealand Cabernet-based red wine blend from Waiheke Island

Deeply coloured with violet and blue tinges, the Mystae expresses a Cabernet dominant aromatic profile underpinned by black fruits and subtle baked bread notes. After a vigorous swirl there are hints of chocolate and a first taste broadly coats the palate showing excellent tannic structure. Further tasting reveals cranberries, pink peppercorns and a rich earthy quality that shows this particular Mystae owes its blending inspiration to the Haut-Médoc. Even though this wine is not overtly fruit forward, it has an inviting sweetness and provides a remarkably long finish. An excellent wine to pair with cheese and game. As it evolves in the cellar, look for more sweet tobacco, licorice and forest floor qualities.

Generously donated by Martin Talbot

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