Deep garnet colored with a touch of brick, the 2005 Awatea Cabernet / Merlot offers an earthy / gamey nose with some cardamom, clove and black olives plus touches of leather, sandalwood and spice box over a core of black cherry and warm cassis. Medium-full bodied with just enough flesh, it has ample chewy tannins, refreshing acid and a long finish. Drink it now to 2015+. No known USA importer.