Providence 2005; here’s an intriguing bottle: very elegant, smooth, sophisticated; lovely fresh acid, hint of herbal, but juicy soft clean fruit. Good leafy crunchy berry fruit. Delicious Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec from Matakana, near Auckland. I can see why this wine has ‘cult’ status; and why Bordeaux-lovers looking for a taste of the new world are drawn to this; lovely classic proportions, great harmony, beautiful length; a delicious bottle. View high resolution

Providence 2005; here’s an intriguing bottle: very elegant, smooth, sophisticated; lovely fresh acid, hint of herbal, but juicy soft clean fruit. Good leafy crunchy berry fruit. Delicious Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec from Matakana, near Auckland.

I can see why this wine has ‘cult’ status; and why Bordeaux-lovers looking for a taste of the new world are drawn to this; lovely classic proportions, great harmony, beautiful length; a delicious bottle.