Lake Chalice 'The Nest', Hawkes Bay Merlot

An easy drinking and juicy Merlot, delivering ripe plum and forest fruit flavours complemented by a touch of chocolate and wild herbs
Beautifully balanced with an elegant finish, this is a relatively light-bodied Merlot with only a portion of the wine oak aged retaining the grapes natural qualities
Lake Chalice produces this Merlot from the heart of the Marlborough region under their talented winemaker Chloe Gabrielsen

Brief Description

Tasting Notes

Vibrant aromas of ripe blueberries mingle with subtle notes of mulled spice. The full and generous palate delivers a sweetness of ripe plum and forest fruits, complemented by savoury overtones. Beautifully balanced and elegant on the finish.

About

The fruit is sourced primarily from Lake Chalice’s estate-owned Falcon Block, near Renwick in the Rapaura district of the Wairau Valley. The Falcon Block sits on part of an old river bed and as a result has stony, sandy soils. The vines are low yielding but produce intensely flavoured fruit.

The wine is a blend of Merlot 98% with 2% Syrah.

The grapes were carefully sorted and vinified in stainless steel tanks. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed and racked into a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks where it underwent malolactic conversion.

A portion (60%) of the wine was aged on the lees for a minimum of seven months in seasoned French oak.

Ideal with...

Lean meats make an excellent choice. You can also try pork tenderloin, roast beef, steak, or a filet mignon. Merlots best pairings are chicken and pork.

Specifications

Grape: Merlot

Country: New Zealand

Region: New Zealand :: Hawkes Bay

Wine Colour: Red

Vintage: 2020

Vegetarian: Yes

Vegan: Yes

ABV: 12.50

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Delivery Information

We can ship Lake Chalice 'The Nest', Hawkes Bay Merlot to all UK mainland addresses.

If you're delivery address is local (Eccleston, and most of the St Helens area) we will deliver on the same day you order. Alternatively, you can choose to collect it from our shop.

All other UK mainland deliveries are shipped out either the same day or next day (click here for cut off times and delivery charges) on a 24 hour courier service.

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