2019 MAGNA PRAEMIA Destiny Bay Vineyards but the ceiling might eventually

but the ceiling might eventually be even higher than anticipated

The tannins are polished and fine with a touch of that distinctive limestone chalkiness that you sometimes taste in Cannubi

which is Grenache and Mourvèdre brought up in foudre

stony soils on the higher terraces of the Te Muna Road vineyard

Opaque purple-black colored

2019 MAGNA PRAEMIA Destiny Bay Vineyards but the ceiling might eventuallyThis blend is dominated by deeply pressed Cabernet Sauvignon and is reminiscent of a "Left Bank" Bordeaux style wine. Optimum balance and character are achieved by adding Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot in the free run and in the press. Fine, dense tannins give this wine great structure and long term storage potential. The name Magna Praemia is Latin and means "great reward". James Suckling 99 points: A powerful and structured wine