2006

S I S T E R S

 Sisters is our blend of Merlot Cabernet Cabernet Franc and Malbec, Always good soft approachable and delicious for any occasion

SISTERS 2006

 

Grape Variety: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24 % Malbec, 21% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc

Origin of fruit: Grown at Passage Rock, Edbrooke and Oneroa Bay Vineyards all of Waiheke Island

Winemaking: The 2006 Sisters was matured in approx. 30% new oak barriques, giving beautiful balance and richness

Typical flavours: lovely cherry spice and tobacco flavours, underpinned with cedar and cigar box oak

Nature of the wine: medium to full bodied, good appeal to most red wine drinkers

Food Match: Lamb, olives and tapas 

Alcohol content: 14.5%

Cellaring potential: up to 2010

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Accolades + Reviews

  2006 Sisters
3 stars Michael Cooper
The Earlier drinking Style  of Bordeaux wine from 2006 is fairly full and slightly developed in colour, its a flavoursome leafy spicy  firmly structured wine  with some oak complexity. Drink now to 2010.



2005 Sisters
4 stars Bob Cambell MW

4 STARS 88/100
"A BEAUTIFULLY INTEGRATED WINE PERFECT FOR STEAK DINNERS"
WINE ORBIT MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2007 ISSUE

2004 vintage
Silver
Bragatto Awards 2005

87/100 Bob Campbell
Wine Gourmet Traveller

“A pleasing blend of four Bordeaux grape varieties. The wine has a rich texture and good vinosity plus range of savoury and spicy flavours. Elegant and long”
Wine Gourmet Traveller