Puriri Hills
Puriri Hills Estate
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.0
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Puriri Hills Estate is a renowned winery located in a picturesque appellation known for its exceptional wines. The estate boasts a stunning vineyard with unique features that contribute to the production of high-quality wines. The winemaking process at Puriri Hills Estate is carefully crafted, combining traditional techniques with modern innovation. The result is a distinct style of wine that showcases the terroir and expresses the true character of the grapes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Puriri Hills Estate is a renowned winery located in New Zealand's North Island.They are known for producing exceptional Bordeaux-style red wines. The estate's flagship wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carmènere and Malbec, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
The Puriri Hills Estate wine exhibits a deep ruby color, indicating its youthfulness. On the nose, it offers a bouquet of ripe black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant, accompanied by subtle hints of cedar, tobacco, and vanilla from oak aging. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a well-balanced acidity.
This wine showcases a harmonious integration of flavors, with the dark fruit notes persisting throughout the long and satisfying finish. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but also has the potential to age gracefully for several years, allowing its flavors to further develop and evolve.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
ORIGINS
Winery: Puriri Hills
Region: Auckland
Auckland is a wine region located on the North Island of New Zealand. It is known for producing a variety of wine styles, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Syrah. The region benefits from a warm, humid climate and volcanic soils, which contribute to the unique character of its wines.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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