Posts Tagged ‘ Cabernet Franc ’

Wine From Awhitu, Auckland

Sep 21st, 2010 | By

NZ Wine Review: Jayson Bryant tastes Cliff Edge 2008 Merlot Cabernet Franc blend from Awhitu Peninsula, Auckland, New Zealand.



Cliff Edge Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2008

Sep 21st, 2010 | By

Auckland is not renowned for its red wine as much as the rest of the wine growing regions in New Zealand, nor is Awhitu Peninsula within Auckland! Cliff Edge 2008 from Awhitu Peninsula is made up of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Matured in a blend of American and French oak barrels for 12 months, only
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