COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Paritua Vineyards
REGION
Hawke's Bay
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Paritua Red 2019 is a Bordeaux-style blend from Paritua Vineyards in the Bridge Pa Triangle sub-region of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Established in 2003, Paritua Vineyards is named after a local stream and is dedicated to organic farming practices and expressing the unique character of its land. Chief Winemaker Jason Stent guides the vineyard's philosophy of vine balance and clonal precision. The 2019 vintage is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, grown on stony, free-draining soils under a climate that supports the development of concentrated red wines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a local stream, Paritua means 'to flow' or 'to wander'.
Fact 02
The vineyard is organically farmed, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture.
Fact 03
This wine is a classic Bordeaux blend, a style often associated with the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France.
Fact 04
It's aged in French oak, with a significant portion being new oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Paritua Red 2019 begins with whole bunches being destemmed and crushed, followed by a cold soak to enhance extraction. Fermentation is carried out with yeast inoculation at temperatures up to 30°C, with maceration potentially extending to 35 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for up to 18 months, with around 40% new oak used. The wine undergoes a light filtration before bottling, without fining.
