2006 Cornerstone,Cab/Merlot/Malbec, Newton Forrest, Hawke's Bay 12 bottles per case
Leaving behind careers in medicine and molecular biology, Doctors John and Brigid Forrest established Forrest Estate in Marlborough's stony Wairau River Valley in 1989. This cheery pair won a coup at their first vintage, scooping a trophy at NZ's national wine awards. This extravagantly rich red blend exudes aromas of dark chocolate cherry liqueurs and spicy oak. Great depth of spicy blackberry, plum and chocolate flavours. Try it with roast venison.
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