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Destiny Bay Mystae - 2005(W-470)

Destiny Bay Mystae
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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

The Mystae has a dense plumy nose with characteristic cabernet hints of dark berries, subtle spicy vanilla tones from oak aging and lifted n... (more...)uances of preserved guava. It is subtle and plump in the mouth with a fine caress of tannins.

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March 05, 2010
I get tobacco and oak on the nose. Dry and earthy Bordeaux stye (would definitely have guessed that if I were tasting this blind). I personally prefer a more fruit forward wine, but if the Bordeaux style is your thing, then this is a great wine.


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July 20, 2007
This was the second wine we tasted. It was smoother than the first wine.


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September 20, 2006
This is a delicious wine. It is dense without being jammy - elegant yet intense. Rich flavors and yummy finish. Well-balanced.


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