Dunleavy
The Strip Cab Merlot 2015 750ml

Library Stock

Library release - after 10 years in the cellar.   Bordering the old Waiheke Air Strip this vineyard produces world-class Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot.

Planted when their children were barely walking, John and Paul Dunleavy’s vines have matured over two decades and, like their children, bring their own unique character to this wine.

Aged in barrels for 10 months, but made in a forward, fruit-driven style to be enjoyed in youth, The Strip will continue to improve over time with careful cellaring. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged 12 months in 20% new oak LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE  

2015 was a great vintage here in the valley, though cool conditions through spring flowering did thin our volumes, the remaining fruit that developed through the long hot summer was beautifully concentrated.