Mission Estate Winery, Merlot Cabernet, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand 2019

Hawke's Bay in New Zealand does Bordeaux red blends very well. This everyday-drinking wine offers good bang for your buck at that important £10 mark, a blend of 81% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Cabernet Franc. Darkly fruited, approaching full-bodied, with blackcurrant, forest fruits, a hint of pepper and good grip, it's ideal for enjoying during those autumn and winter evenings.