"This wine is showing all the classic youthful characters of a true Bordeaux blend. Great fruit expression from the famous five Bordeaux varieties, notes of cassis, plum, berries, subtle customary talc like fragrance that Stephen recognises in his wines, with delicate layers of chocolate, tobacco and Waiheke sun-baked earth. Some fine spices, cedar and a whiff of pencil shavings are also derived from the French oak."

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Stonyridge

Stonyridge Vineyard was created in 1981 by Stephen White who discovered the spot and thought it would be the ideal spot to ripen Bordeaux vines. After extensive research the first vines were planted in 1982 and the rest is history, as they say. In 2000 it was considered equal to the first growths of Bordeaux thanks to the excellent 1996 vintage. In short, the top heads of state have enjoyed their wines along with many of the world's wine lovers.

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Bordeaux Red Blend

This is the most famous red blend of them all: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Just like in Bordeaux, where this blend originates from, you will almost always see Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot in the blend, too. Each grape brings its own special element to the overall wine be it acid, tannin, colour or aromatics.

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Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is a 40 minute ferry ride from Auckland's main harbour and has a range of microclimates completely unique to the island. It is the home to many exciting wines but are the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends and the Syrahs that have put it on the map here and across the world.

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