Reserve The Mayor is a red produced by Obsidian Vineyard in Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. 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: Waiheke Island
Region: Waiheke Island
Country: New Zealand
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
A Bordeaux-style blend from Waiheke Island, built around Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Malbec adding flesh and dark-fruit richness. Expect blackcurrant and plum fruit layered with cedar, dried herbs and firm, structured tannins typical of Waiheke's warm, maritime-moderated red blends. Best suited to hearty, savoury dishes and a few years of bottle age to soften the grip.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Waiheke Island — an island in the Hauraki Gulf a short ferry ride from Auckland, in New Zealand's warmer north.
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 Obsidian Vineyard
- Estate Vitreous — Obsidian Vineyard, Waiheke Island
- Reserve The Obsidian — Obsidian Vineyard, Waiheke Island
More red wines from Waiheke Island
- Reserve Merlot Petit Verdot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec — Mudbrick Vineyard, Waiheke Island
- Dreadnought Syrah — Man O' War, Waiheke Island
- Nockie's Palette — Man O' War, Waiheke Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is Reserve The Mayor from?
Reserve The Mayor is produced by Obsidian Vineyard in Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Reserve The Mayor?
Reserve The Mayor is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec.