Olde School Claret is a red produced by Brookfields Vineyards in Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Hawke's Bay
Region: Hawke's Bay
Country: New Zealand
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A classic Hawke's Bay Bordeaux-style blend with an approachable, everyday character — think blackcurrant and red plum with a gentle cedary edge and earthy backbone from the Cabernet Franc. The tannins are smooth rather than grippy, making this an easy-drinking style that doesn't demand cellaring. The 'Olde School Claret' name signals a traditional, unpretentious approach to this style, well-suited to the dinner table.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Hawke's Bay is a warm coastal region on the east side of New Zealand's North Island and one of the country's oldest and most versatile wine areas.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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More red wines from Hawke's Bay
- Awatea — Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay
- Awatea Cabernets - Merlot — Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay
- Awatea Merlot/Cabernet — Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay
- Coleraine — Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay
Frequently asked questions
Where is Olde School Claret from?
Olde School Claret is produced by Brookfields Vineyards in Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Olde School Claret?
Olde School Claret is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.