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Organically grown with wildflower gardens between the vineyard rows and regenerative viticulture to keep New Zealand’s soils healthy and ecosystems thriving. EarthGarden Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon is bursting with flavour as nature intended.
The high temperatures and settled weather of Hawkes Bay lets our organic vineyards thrive. This is a wine rich in colour and flavour with the depth of character that organic viticulture brings.
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Tasting Notes
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Deep purple coloured hues lead to a perfumed nose of dark fruits, cocoa, sweet vanilla and clove spices. The full bodied palate is soft and generous with ripe fruit, silky tannins and a smooth finish.
Download full tasting notes: 2020
You can watch a tasting video by Senior Auckland Winemaker, Dove Roper here.
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Food Pairing
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Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blends are particularly good when paired with robust, full flavoured dishes, red meat and cheeses.
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Soils And Viticulture
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Our key focus is to be environmentally responsible and to operate using
sustainable practices in order to protect the land for future generations. Villa Maria has farmed organically since 2002 gaining Biogro certification in 2009. Our Organic vineyards are vibrant gardens alive with wildflowers and full of life. The Soler Vineyard is planted on free draining gravel soils well suited to applying organic farming principles.
