NZ
Australia
A Merlot‑led Bordeaux blend sourced from gravelly soils.
Grapes were hand‑picked, cold soaked, fermented in open‑top fermenters and matured 16 months in seasoned French barrels.
The cooler 2023 vintage gives floral red‑fruit aromatics and fine tannins.
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Description
Collaboration Wines is a boutique Hawke's Bay label led by winemaker Julianne Brooks, known for producing small-batch, vineyard-driven wines that emphasise elegance and balance. The Impression Red is crafted in a Bordeaux-inspired style, showcasing the character of Hawke's Bay's Gimblett Gravels and Triangle subregions.
The 2023 blend comprises 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc. Hand-picked fruit was destemmed and cold-soaked prior to fermentation to build aromatic and structural complexity. The wine then matured for sixteen months in older French oak barriques, allowing varietal fruit purity to shine with subtle savoury detail.
The finished wine is medium-bodied and expressive, offering raspberry, plum and dark bramble fruit layered with spice and floral nuance. Supple tannins and bright acidity provide harmony, making it approachable now while retaining the structure to pair gracefully with food.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:Brioche, Hazelnut
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat
Description
Collaboration Wines is a boutique Hawke's Bay label led by winemaker Julianne Brooks, known for producing small-batch, vineyard-driven wines that emphasise elegance and balance. The Impression Red is crafted in a Bordeaux-inspired style, showcasing the character of Hawke's Bay's Gimblett Gravels and Triangle subregions.
The 2023 blend comprises 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc. Hand-picked fruit was destemmed and cold-soaked prior to fermentation to build aromatic and structural complexity. The wine then matured for sixteen months in older French oak barriques, allowing varietal fruit purity to shine with subtle savoury detail.
The finished wine is medium-bodied and expressive, offering raspberry, plum and dark bramble fruit layered with spice and floral nuance. Supple tannins and bright acidity provide harmony, making it approachable now while retaining the structure to pair gracefully with food.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:
Brioche, Hazelnut
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Brioche, Hazelnut
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat