COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Syrah
PRODUCER
The Delta Wine Company Ltd
REGION
Hawke's Bay
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Delta Estate Merlot 2020 is a red wine from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, produced by The Delta Wine Company Ltd. The blend comprises 98% Merlot and 2% Syrah. The producer aims to create affordable, elegant, and modern wines, utilizing natural yeasts and aged in gently used barrels or stainless steel to minimize new oak influence. Holistic sustainability is a core principle for the company. This wine is noted for its beautiful color and is vegan-friendly. It is available as a special order item with a longer delivery time.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made with 98% Merlot and a touch of Syrah.
Fact 02
This wine is vegan-friendly.
Fact 03
Special order item with longer delivery times.
Fact 04
Producer emphasizes minimal new oak usage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Delta Estate Merlot 2020 is produced using natural yeasts for fermentation, a technique chosen to allow for a more subtle expression of the grape. The wine undergoes aging in a combination of gently used barrels and stainless steel. This approach deliberately minimizes the use of new oak, with the aim of preserving the primary fruit characteristics and achieving a modern, restrained style. The producer also emphasizes holistic sustainability and efforts to reduce their carbon footprint throughout the production and supply chain.
