Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HAWK CREST Merlot California
Where it's from:
USA, California
Price per case:
£154.46
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Description:
Hawk Crest is the companion brand or 'house wine' of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Representing fine quality Hawk Crest wines have been handcrafted by the Winiarski family in the Napa Valley since 1974. Hawk Crest winemaker Mark Smith balances richly flavoured fruit from the central part of Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County with grapes from the Red Hills district of Lake County, which lies just north of the Napa Valley and is increasingly recognized as a wine area in its own right. The Lake County fruit contributes grip and structure to the blend, balancing the rich Paso Robles fruit and creating a wine that is accessible and full of character. The wine was aged for 9 months in French oak barrels, which provided complexity and hints of vanilla to support the wine’s wealth of fruit flavours. Hawk Crest consistently delivers distinctive, balanced and approachable wines that are ready to enjoy upon release and will continue to improve with age. This Merlot displays great dimension in the nose with aromas of blueberry, ripe plum and black cherry accented by hints of violet, anise, pepper and dark chocolate. On the palate, upfront flavours of black cherry, plum and dark berries mix with medium soft tannins, sweet vanilla and well-integrated oak. A rich, silky texture and long, lingering finish are the final rewards. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
USA, California
Producer:
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Product ID:
48936
Stag's Leap Wine CellarsHAWKCREST Cabernet Sauvignon California
Description: HawkCrest is the companion brand or 'house wine' of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Representing fine quality HawkCrest wines have been handcrafted by the Winiarski family in the Napa Valley since 1974. HawkCrest winemaker Mark Smith draws on two distinct areas in California to craft this approachable yet well structured Cabernet Sauvignon. The climate and diverse soils of Paso Robles in California’s Central Coast provide bright red berry fruit, while the high altitude and volcanic soils of the Red Hills district in Lake County give the wine structure and depth. Additionally, small percentages of Merlot, for texture and mouthfeel, and Petit Verdot, for mid-palate grip and intensity, were also added. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels for added complexity and polish. An outstanding first impression with its vibrant ruby colour and distinctive aromas of black cherry, spice, black pepper and tobacco. This gives way to Silky tannins and dark cherry flavours that stand out against a backdrop of spicy notes and hints of vanilla. Perfectly balanced with a soft entry, well-integrated oak and a long, rich finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £154.46
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Stag's Leap Wine CellarsHAWKCREST Chardonnay California
Description: HawkCrest is the companion brand or 'house wine' of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Representing fine quality HawkCrest wines have been handcrafted by the Winiarski family in the Napa Valley since 1974. HawkCrest consistently delivers distinctive, balanced and approachable wines that are ready to enjoy upon release and will continue to improve with age. Ripe fruit, spicy French oak and the creamy effects of a malolactic fermentation give way to a piquant lemony notes in a lingering finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £138.07
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