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Paritua

New Zealand

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Franc
Country
New Zealand
Appellation
Hawke's Bay
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roasted red meats · game meats · aged cheeses · stews · grilled steak

Rated vintages

  • 200788 pts

    Paritua's high-end blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc is sweetly scented, with notes of mocha, cassis and tobacco, and velvety in texture, with a long, supple finish. The issue is that the flavors veer close to vegetal, and while some folks like a…