Reserve The Obsidian is a red produced by Obsidian Vineyard in Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. 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, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
This is a Bordeaux-style blend from Waiheke Island, a warm maritime site known for producing rich, structured Cabernet-based reds. Expect a full-bodied wine with firm tannins, dark berry and cedar-box character, and a savoury, earthy edge that rewards decanting or a few years in the cellar. Best alongside red meat or something with a bit of fat 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.
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.
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From Obsidian Vineyard
- Estate Vitreous — Obsidian Vineyard, Waiheke Island
- Reserve The Mayor — 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 Obsidian from?
Reserve The Obsidian is produced by Obsidian Vineyard in Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Reserve The Obsidian?
Reserve The Obsidian is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.