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2008 Alluviale Gimblett Gravels Merlot/ Cabernet
2008 Alluviale Gimblett Gravels Merlot/ Cabernet
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We think this is one of New Zealands best quality N.Z merlot blends under $35 and the critics reviews certainly back this up. We have had customers now drinking their 2004 vintage and raving about the quality. Bob Campbell writes "Merlot 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Cabernet Franc 20%. 16 months in 90% new and 10% one year old French oak barriques. There has been a string of good wines released under this relatively new label but this is one of the best. Quite intense yet elegant wine with lovely ripe berry flavours supported by classy oak. Attractive sweet fruit is gently restrained by firm, fine tannins. Very appealing now but with at least moderate cellaring potential excellent value at this price.' Michael Cooper gives it 5 stars and writes - "This Hawke's Bay red is dark and finely fragrant, with deep blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, deliciously rich and rounded. a five-star wine at a four-star price." Enjoy this small production classy wine- it doesnt come much better.
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