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2002 Villa Maria Cabernet Merlot Reserve
Red Bordeaux Blend
- New Zealand
- North Island
- Hawke's Bay
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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cookie7 wrote: 85 points
January 10, 2007 - Tasted better at the winery then it does now that I have it back in the States. Rather light in body, shows some heat and tannins. Not very fruit forward. Could be a bit disjointed - let's see how this does on day 2.
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By Stephen Tanzer
September/October 2005, IWC Issue #122 (link)(Villa Maria Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Reserve Hawkes Bay) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
5/10/2005 (link)(Villa Maria, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Hawke's Bay Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer Villa Maria
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Cabernet Merlot Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country New Zealand
- Region North Island
- SubRegion Hawke's Bay
- Appellation Hawke's Bay
- UPC Code 9414416306907
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 7 (58%)
- Consumed 5 (42%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerVilla Maria
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionNorth Island
- SubRegionHawke's Bay
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