Babich – The Patriarch – 2011
Hawke's Bay

New Zealand,
Hawke's Bay,
Medium deep ruby red. Pure nose displaying cassis, plum and leather with some herbal notes. The palate appears a bit restrained with slightly harsh tannins, red currant and cranberry notes, some herbal spiciness and a very high acidity, it feels a bit lean at present should soften from further ageing but lacks some ripeness and weight to me.

Tasted by Andreas Larsson: 1/1/2015
Color: Red
2011
Also from producer, Babich Wines
Hawke's Bay
84/100
Marlborough
85/100