Estate Old Olive Block is a red produced by Clearview Estate Winery in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 9 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
Region: Hawke's Bay
Country: New Zealand
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Old Olive Block is Clearview Estate's flagship Bordeaux-style red blend from Hawke's Bay, typically built around Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting varieties like Malbec, Cabernet Franc or Syrah. Expect a full-bodied, richly fruited wine with dark plum and blackcurrant flavours layered with cedar, dried herb and mocha notes from oak ageing, backed by ripe, well-integrated tannins. It's a generous, food-friendly red built for grilled or roasted meats.
When to drink
Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 9 vintages of Estate Old Olive Block. Sign up free to see when each one is ready.
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.
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
- Enigma — Clearview Estate Winery, Hawke's Bay
- Estate Enigma — 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
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- 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 Estate Old Olive Block from?
Estate Old Olive Block is produced by Clearview Estate Winery in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Estate Old Olive Block?
Estate Old Olive Block is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec.