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Well balanced, full bodied and bursting with flavour, this Merlot\/Cab Sauv from Chai des Bordes is easy on the palate and your wallet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA dancing ruby red colour with a subtle nose layered with hints of whortleberry, prunes and dried fruits. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThink notes of dried fruit, plum, cinnamon and clove. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edone well with age but 30 minutes in the decanter wouldn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003et hurt. \u003c\/span\u003eFull-bodied and well textured on the palate, revealing the smooth character of the merlot towards the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect with red meat, poultry and soft cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine-grower and merchant since 1844, Cheval Quancard selects, produces and ages the very best wines from Bordeaux vineyards according to the most stringent standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal,\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenge International du Vin - Blayes, 2018 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal,\u003c\/strong\u003e Concours International de Lyon, 2018 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17\/20, Wine Central Tasting Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e13.5% abv. 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet grapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chai De Bordes","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":41756848128094,"sku":"CHCHAI-BOR-21","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":41756848160862,"sku":"CHCHAI-BOR21-6B","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7329\/products\/ChaiDeBordes.png?v=1608757801"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-sadran-2016","title":"Château De Sadran 2020","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAffordable Bordeaux with a bit of age? 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Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom McDonald was a passionate winemaker and one of the earliest pioneers of quality winemaking in New Zealand. Produced only in outstanding vintages, TOM wines are of the most exceptional character and quality. Wearing the TOM label is our tribute to one of New Zealand's great winemaking legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch Road embraces Old World winemaking with one arm and technological advancements with the other. And it all begins with fruit grown in Hawke's Bay. Church Road Winery, renowned for being the first in New Zealand to craft exceptional quality Bordeaux style red wine, pioneered the creation of the Hawke’s Bay wine industry. 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