Paritua 2020 Stone Paddock Scarlet, Hawke’s Bay $24.99
Why I chose it:
- Terrific red at a modest price
- Demonstrates the value of mechanical sorting
- Terrific wine from an excellent vintage.
- Potential to develop well with bottle age.
- A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.
What does it taste like?
- Intense, almost chewy red with cassis, dark berry, dark chocolate, dried herbs, cedar, vanilla and nutty oak. Good cellaring potential - needs time to mellow.
Why it’s a bargain:
- Great wine at a great price
Where can you buy it?
- Vino Fino (Chch) $20.99
- Advintage, Hawke’s Bay $23.99
- Regional Wines, Wellington $24.99
Food match?
- Fillet steak, most red meat dishes.
Will it keep?
- Yes. 5-10 years, possibly more if stored well