Alpha Domus The Navigator 2013 $30 ★★★★½
Blackberry, boysenberry, dark quava and intensely aromatic spice notes burst from the glass. Comprised of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot, this classic Bordeaux blend displays a delicious vein of dried herb and cocoa buoyed by fresh juicy acidity and good grip on the finish. Fabulous with sticky, slow roasted lamb shanks. www.alphadomus.co.nz
