Haskell Dombeya Fenix 2017 750ml

This wine is bold, structured and refined. It shows a range in its bouquet which carries through to the palate – from rich fresh fruits and rose to a more serious tobacco, dark plum and blackcurrant leaf that lingers favourably in the aftertaste.

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc.

The 2017 vintage was dry and warm but cooler evenings ensured the slower and more even ripening of the berries. Cool evenings also reduced the effect of the drought and lessened the effect on yield, unlike the 2016 vintage which had heat waves with warm night time temperatures.