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2013 Brookfields 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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NZ wino Likes this wine: 93 points
February 22, 2017 - This is an outstanding NZ Bordeaux not really appreciated around the country because its a relatively small vineyard and most do not spend $50 a bottle. However I discovered this vineyard on a biking trip many years ago and have purchased dozens of the years including their Pinot Gris which the ladies really enjoy. The Gold Label Cab Merlot is up there with the top Bordeaux's in NZ. 2013 was a superb vintage for the Gimblett Gravels so I have a number of bottles. This is the first and comes with lots of plum and tannins, and although a pleasure to drink already after some breathing, I expect the tannins will continue to soften so that another 5 - 8 years of cellaring will be rewarding. That's my plan.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- Type Red
- Producer Brookfields
- 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 9417476001249
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 23 (50%)
- Consumed 23 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 2 votes
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionNorth Island
- SubRegionHawke's Bay
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