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Wine > New Zealand > North Island > Destiny Bay Magna Praemia

Destiny Bay Magna Praemia - 2005(W-814)

Destiny Bay Magna Praemia
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Winery Story

Cult winery Destiny Bay produces superlative Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends on tiny Waiheke Island off the coast of New Zealand's North Isl... (more...)and. The spot's unique mesoclimate is ideally suited to Bordeaux grapes, and its soils, comprised of weathered Aeolian sediment, make the vines there work extra hard. This is the so-called "good struggle" that translates to world-class wine. Expect elegant structure, smooth mouthfeel, delicate balance and beautifully nuanced flavors in every glass of extremely limited Destiny Bay wine.

Tasting Note

Magna Praemia is of the school of cult New Zealand reds that seem to defy categorization. A Bordeaux blend made from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon,... (more...) this fantastically complex red incorporates the finesse of a Pinot Noir, the peppery spice of a Syrah, the herbs and licorice of a Brunello and the classic creme de cassis of a top Left Bank Bordeaux. Aromas and flavors of dried raspberries, concentrated plums and pomegranate are backed by meat, pepper and herbal notes, all tied together in a delicately lush finish that's totally classy. One to drink or save.

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