CARTER FAMILY JOMARA VINEYARD, Onetangi, Waiheke Island

WINEMAKER / Pete Turner

Revolver Merlot Blend 2022

Revolver Merlot Blend 2022

$60.00

An amalgamation of stunning fruit, stylish oak & layers of integrated texture. Ripe blackberries, blackcurrants & cigar meld with juicy black doris plum. A superbly weighted palate framed by chocolatey tannins & great length. A velvet revolver designed for superior concealment.

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Inspiration

A “fully loaded” life

Pedigree

Multiple gold medals, 5 star accolades & Business Class Air NZ

Spec

Hand harvested, with each vintage the Blend’s componentry changes to include a selection or all red varietals grown on the vineyard.
Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc.
New oak (44%)
Coopers: Alain Fouquet & Demptos

Soho Revolver merlot blend
5 stars
96 points

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

review

A stunning rendition, the wine shows blackcurrant, blueberry, violet, cedar and subtle tobacco aromas on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate displaying terrific weight and depth. Sturdy and bold, while remaining elegant and refined, it's gorgeously structured by layers of chalky tannins, leading to a sustained, engaging finish. A blend of 45% Merlot, 21% Malbec, 16% Petit Verdot, 15% Cabernet Franc & 3% Syrah.

5 stars
95 points

The Wine Writer

review

Layered aromas of cassis, mulberry and violets with mocha, bay leaf, and tobacco. Juicy ripe plum fruit on the palate flows into firm fine-grained tannin and a long cassis, graphite and mineral finish. Dark, plush and powerful, balanced with a maritime freshness - this Bordeaux-styled blend has serious rockstar energy and the stamina to evolve to 2040.

OUTSTANDING
95 points

Cam Douglas - MS

review

An excellent bouquet of dark berries and graphite, sweet cigar scents and wood smoke, stony baked clay soils and violets. Full-bodied, firm and dry with flavours of blackberry and Dorus plums, chocolate and anise led spice package. Firm polished tannins and plenty of acidity set in place a firm structure. Delicious drinking from 2026 through 2035+

5 stars
94 points

Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

review

Full, deep ruby-red with a purple core, slightly lighter on the rim. The nose is full, with aromas of plum, cassis, red berry, cedar, red florals and an amalgam of spice. Full-bodied, aromas of plum, cassis and red berry are succulent, entwined with cedar, clove, star anise and red floral details. Finely-weaved, firm tannins provide structure for the succulent fruit, enticing acidity carries elegantly to a long, satisfying finish. This Merlot blend is harmonious, with enticing acidity and lush fruit on a fine tannin frame. Match with meat stew or steak over the next 8+ years. A blend of 45% Merlot, 21% Malbec, 16% Petit Verdot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 3% Syrah, fermented to 13.5% alc.