Delegat's Wine Estate New Zealand

Delegat's Reserve Wines

Delegat's Reserve wines feature the grape varieties for which the Hawke's Bay wine region is famous. Beautifully ripe fruit from our vineyards is used to create our Reserve wines, which express the unique varietal character and flavour of Hawke's Bay. Barrique matured, they are subtle and very approachable on release, and are crafted for immediate drinking. They also have the structure and balance to reward cellaring.


Delegat's Reserve Hawke's Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Intense purple black with crimson hues, Delegat's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot has an intense aroma of plum, currant and red berryfruit that carries into the palate. The wine has opulent, upfront fruit complemented with a velvety texture and a wonderful toasty finish.

reserve wines
 
  • 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
  • Pre fermentation maceration
  • Regular racking
  • 12 months aging in French oak barriques

Pre fermentation maceration gives good colour and fruit tannin extraction. Fermentation and aging in French oak barriques provides complexity, a lifted aroma, structure and integrated soft tannins.


Delegat's Reserve Hawke's Bay Merlot

Bright, lifted aromas of blackberry and cherry with hints of clove and chocolate, meld with a generous palate of fleshy black plum and spice that lingers onto a well rounded finish.

reserve wines
 
  • Hand plunged twice daily
  • Primary and secondary fermentation in french oak barriques
  • 6 Months ageing in French oak barriques

Hand plunging provides excellent colour and fruit tannin extraction. Fermentation and ageing in French oak barriques provides complexity, a lifted aroma, structure and integrated soft tannins.


Delegat's Reserve Hawke's Bay Chardonnay

A concentrated, fruit driven aroma of peach and pineapple, with hints of citrus and vanilla. On the palate the wine is beautifully layered and textured with weighty, rich tropical fruit and notes of toast and butter, leading to a lingering, seductive finish.

reserve wines
 
  • 100% Fermentation in French oak barriques
  • Extended lees contact
  • No malolactic fermentation
  • Ageing in French oak barriques for 6 months

Fermentation and 6 months maturation in new and one year old French oak barriques provides added complexity and enhanced mouthfeel. Extended yeast lees contact and stirring imparts texture and creaminess to the palate, all combining to give excellent weight and length to the wine.