Judges Comments:

Established by French missionaries in 1851, Mission Estate is New Zealand's oldest winery. Grapes from their Gimlett Gravels vineyards went into this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%) and Merlot (35%). Fruit-driven with lovely richness and silky tannins, this wine has aromas of blackberry, cassis, plum, tobacco and cedar.

Pairing Recommendation:

Pair with porterhouse steak or portobello mushrooms.