Enigma 2005

2005 ENIGMA

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

This is our Merlot/Malbec predominant ‘Reserve’ label. From the exceptional, but low-yielding 2005vintage comes this seductive and sensuous red wine. A blend of 4 grape varieties, the flavours of plum, sweet spicy cassis, mint and earthy violets combine with long fine-grained tannins and sweet oak.

WINEMAKING INFORMATION

64 Merlot, 14 Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc matured for 15 months in predominantly new French oak barriques.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Formerly known as ‘Reserve Merlot’ or ‘Reserve Merlot/Malbec’, the name change is to allow for flexibility of blending options from year to year. Enigma has been chosen to reflect the variations of each vintage and the eclectic blending style of the winemaker! Previous vintages of this Merlot predominant blend have excelled with gold medals, 5 star ratings and Top of Wine show status including Air New Zealand Trophies for the 1994 and 1996 vintages.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

TA 6.1 Ph 3.45

SUGGESTED DRINKING DATES

Now to 2011