Tasting Note

The 2022 Mudbrick Velvet appears inky black in the glass. It displays complex aromas of cassis, dried thyme, violets, liquorice, plums and coco. The palate is concentrated with dark fruits, plush round tannins and a long pure finish.

Technical Details

Region: Waiheke Island

Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 16%, Petit Verdot 13%

Alcohol: 14.5%

pH: 3.75

Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L

Residual Sugar: 0.21 g/L

Cellaring

2023 – 2040+

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•Trophy for Champion Cabernet (The National Wine Awards Aotearoa 2023)
• Trophy for Champion Cabernet (New Zealand International Wine Show 2024)
• Trophy for New Zealand Wine of the Year (London Wine Competition 2025)
• London Wine Competition 98 points