Enigma is a red produced by Clearview Estate Winery in Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 5 vintages; members see when each one 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: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A Hawke's Bay Bordeaux-style blend that leans on blackcurrant and plum from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc lending a herbal lift and Malbec adding fleshy, rounded texture. The warm Hawke's Bay climate brings reliable ripeness, keeping the tannins approachable and the fruit generous without being jammy. A versatile, food-friendly red that sits comfortably in the mid-weight Bordeaux blend style typical of the region.
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.
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 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…
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.
Malbec
Malbec is a red grape from southwest France, historically tied to Cahors, but it found worldwide fame after taking root in Argentina, which is now its spiritual home.
More wines
From Clearview Estate Winery
- Estate Enigma — Clearview Estate Winery, Hawke's Bay
- Estate Old Olive Block — Clearview Estate Winery, Hawke's Bay
- Estate Reserve Chardonnay — Clearview Estate Winery, Hawke's Bay
- Estate Reserve Semillon — Clearview Estate Winery, Hawke's Bay
- Estate Reserve Syrah — Clearview Estate Winery, Hawke's Bay
- Old Olive Block — Clearview Estate Winery, Hawke's Bay
More red wines from Hawke's Bay
- Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu — Craggy Range, Hawke's Bay
- Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Te Kahu — Craggy Range, Gimblett Gravels
- Sophia — Craggy Range, Gimblett Gravels
- Squawking Magpie — Squawking Magpie, Hawke's Bay
Frequently asked questions
Where is Enigma from?
Enigma is produced by Clearview Estate Winery in Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Enigma?
Enigma is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.