{"title":"Red Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Blend brings together wines built from more than one grape variety, giving winemakers room to balance structure, fruit, and softness in ways a single variety often can't. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bordeaux-wine\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/a\u003e-style blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are common here, alongside warmer, spice-driven combinations built around Shiraz and Grenache. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-wine\"\u003eAustralian Wine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-wine\"\u003eFrench Wine\u003c\/a\u003e both contribute heavily to this list, each bringing a different blending tradition to the mix. It suits everyday dinners as well as anything more substantial, and it's worth exploring if you like the idea of balance over a single standout variety. If white blends are more your style, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-blend\"\u003eWhite Blend\u003c\/a\u003e covers similar ground, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e remains the place to browse everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trinity-hill-hawkes-bay-the-trinity","title":"Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay The Trinity 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrinity Hill Hawke's Bay The Trinity\u003c\/strong\u003e is a richly flavoured Bordeaux-style red that brings together the softness of Merlot with the fragrance and darker fruit of Cabernet Franc. Cherry, plum, blackberry and violet lead into a supple, generous palate, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot adding further structure and complexity. Serious enough for the dinner table yet smooth and approachable on its own, this is a versatile Hawke's Bay red with impressive character for the price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis red is predominantly a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot adding further complexity and interest. Cherry and plum flavours and the suppleness of Merlot combine with the violet perfume and blackberry flavours of Cabernet Franc to produce a serious yet eminently drinkable wine packed with flavour and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuisine Magazine, 4 Stars (2021 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Deeply coloured with high-toned plum alongside pretty floral aromatics on the nose.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009278831,"sku":"100060","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/TrinityHillHawkesBayTheTrinity.jpg?v=1785110798"},{"product_id":"pask-gimblett-gravels-cab-merlot-malbec","title":"Pask Gimblett Gravels Cab Merlot Malbec 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePask Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-bodied Hawke's Bay red with dark fruit, savoury spice and the firm structure expected from a Cabernet-led Gimblett Gravels blend. Blackcurrant, blueberry and boysenberry meet plum, black cherry, lavender, tobacco and dark chocolate, supported by generous tannins and fresh acidity through a long finish. Merlot adds roundness and red-fruited softness, while Malbec contributes colour and a subtle spicy edge. Already showing attractive development, it still has the depth to reward further cellaring. Pair it with roast beef, lamb shanks, venison or a rich mushroom casserole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend comprises 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 20% Malbec grown in the Gimblett Gravels. Following a long, hot and particularly dry growing season, the fruit was harvested in early April, destemmed and fermented in tank with regular pumping over to extract flavour, colour and tannin. The wine was then matured in French oak barrels, with regular racking used for clarification and freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon brings blackcurrant, lavender and intensity, Merlot contributes red fruit and roundness, and Malbec adds spice. 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Red raspberry and wild strawberry lead into cranberry, cherry and rhubarb compote, giving the wine a lively balance of ripe fruit and freshness. Grenache and Syrah provide warmth and spice, while assorted Bordeaux varieties add structure and depth. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, with bright acidity, chewy tannins and enough richness to suit hearty food without feeling heavy. Made by Dave Phinney and matured in barrel for 10 months, it is an easy match for slow-cooked beef, grilled lamb or smoky charcuterie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe non-vintage blend combines Grenache, Syrah and assorted Bordeaux varieties sourced from growers across the Rhône, Roussillon and Bordeaux. Locations selects fruit from established old-vine blocks in several French sub-appellations, aiming to bring the character of these different regions together in one wine. 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Ripe plum and dark berries lead into earthy notes, warming spice, tobacco and cigar box, with a full, opulent palate and a long, luscious finish. Garnacha brings rich fruit, Tempranillo adds savoury depth, while Monastrell and Cariñena contribute colour, structure and spice. This is a plush, crowd-friendly red made for grilled lamb, slow-cooked beef, smoky chorizo or a generous plate of aged Manchego.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe non-vintage blend combines Garnacha, Tempranillo, Monastrell and Cariñena sourced from Priorat, Jumilla, Toro, Rioja and Ribera del Duero. These regions bring together both Mediterranean and continental growing influences, with old vines and low yields used to build depth and concentration. The winery describes tobacco, cigar box and ripe plum on the nose, followed by dark berries, earth, spice and sweet tobacco across an opulent palate. 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Sitting near 990 metres at the foot of Mount Barouk, the site was chosen with input from Bordeaux consultant Stephane Derenoncourt, and the vines are grown on red clay and limestone under a Mediterranean climate of dry summers and cool nights. B-Qa draws on the estate's younger parcels and is built to show the same character as the flagship wine earlier and more affordably, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Syrah, Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot. Its name honours Marsyas, the name the Bekaa Valley carried in antiquity, recorded by both Strabo and Pliny the Elder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine spends eight to ten months in barrel, a gentle ageing regime that rounds out the tannins while keeping the finesse and minerality that define the style. 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The seventeen hectare property sits on old Günzian gravel over limestone, geology shared with some of the Médoc's most celebrated terroirs further north. Les Eclats is made from an even split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, fermented with alternating pump overs and a maceration that builds roundness and volume into an already well balanced base wine. It's designed to be approachable earlier than the flagship Chateau Branas Grand Poujeaux, without losing the estate's underlying elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect an elegant, well balanced wine with plenty of fruit character, supple tannins and measured oak handling that make it genuinely enjoyable even in its youth. 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Bright purple in the glass, it opens with ripe red berries, subtle herbs and a lift of florals, carrying through to a vibrant, refined palate of juicy red fruit and supple tannins. French oak lends gentle spice and cedar notes, building to a long, savoury finish. Made in small volumes from handpicked fruit, it has the structure to reward a few years in the cellar, or drink well now alongside a good piece of beef or lamb. At 14% ABV, it is a serious, age worthy Bordeaux style red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat the winery says: Stormwood is a small Waiheke Island project from winemakers Heinrich Storm and Michael Wood, both well known names on the island with decades of experience between them. This Cabernet Franc led blend comes from Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon handpicked in early March from the Oneroa area, destemmed and fermented separately in open top fermenters with twice daily plunging. The wine then underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak, thirty percent of it new, before eleven months of barrel ageing. The 2022 growing season was one of the best in recent memory on Waiheke, with a warm, dry, settled summer and well below average rainfall, giving fruit that was clean, concentrated and picked slightly earlier than usual. 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The 2024 vintage pours a deep crimson with a purple hue, its concentrated nose carrying black and blue fruits, black olive and dried tobacco. On the palate it's vibrant and energetic, amplifying blue-fruit and liquorice characters through dark chocolate-laced tannins that give the wine real structure. Ready to enjoy now, though it will happily cellar for up to 15 years. Best matched with slow-cooked lamb or a rich pasta dish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTe Kahu, meaning 'the cloak' in te reo Māori, refers to the mist that drapes over Craggy Range's Gimblett Gravels vineyard in Hawke's Bay. A Merlot-dominant, Bordeaux-style blend of 49% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec, it shows a deep crimson red with a purple hue. 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