2019 Obsidian The Mayor Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Malbec

Brand	Obsidian Winery
Region	Waiheke Island
Varietal	Cab Franc Merlot Malbec Petit
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.0%
Vintage	2019
Country	New Zealand

Double Gold Medal NZIWS, 95/100 Bob Campbell MW + 95/100 FW. Due to very slow restaurant, fine wine & Island tourism markets... Fine Wine Delivery are exclusively CLEARING Obsidian’s Prestige “The Mayor” Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Malbec blend at an astonishing price (GOOGLE Obsidian Wines and see its normal price). Originally planted in 1993, the 10ha of vineyards in Onetangi are all on steep slopes ranging from 10 to 35 degrees, in a location often referred to as the Grand Cru region of the Island. Enjoying the stunning micro-climate of Waiheke, Obsidian creates generous and sophisticated reds. “The Mayor” is a Prestige Single Vineyard production named after “Mayor Island” discovered by Captain James Cook in 1769. It is a complex blend of Cabernet Franc with smaller amounts of Petit Verdot & Malbec. Noted as one of the best vintages ever, this hand harvested & hand sorted 2019 was made in very limited quantities and aged in fine French oak barriques. It is drinking superbly with 5 years of age… but will evolve further through 2026-2028.

Beautiful floral notes give a vibrant lift to the blackberry, cherry, blueberry, and fine cedar aromas.

The hallmark complexity & sophistication typical in all Obsidian wines, is on show here with layers of blackberry, cherry and blueberry fruits infused with liquorice, dark chocolate, and fine spicy oak. A generous, complex red with supple textural mouthfeel and fine grainy tannin, and a refined juiciness on the delicious finish. Enjoy with roasted meats, hard cheeses or a tasty homemade beef burger.