★★★★★ Raymond Chan

 Iconic NZ Red Wine, Michael Cooper

Framed in new French oak, the 2016 Reserve Vintage Cabernet Merlot is full of blackberry, toast, leather, dried herbs and subtle spice. Elegant and complex with a long finish, it is a classic Bordeaux blend which will reward cellaring. The impact of the LC10 clone is exciting. It is many years since Brookfields has made four Gold Label Cabernet Merlots consecutively – it bodes well for the future!

 FOOD MATCH: Herb crusted lamb cutlets