Cheery Kiwi winemaker and micro-biologist John Forrest has assembled a range of wines reflecting his exuberant personality and ongoing quest to capture 'essence of place'; in this instance, the prized Gimblett gravels of Hawke's Bay, home to reds of profound concentration. This velvety-rich, spicy Cabernet has an involving bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, black cherries, fresh-ground coffee and liquorice. Works well with char-grilled lamb.