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2001 Villa Maria Cabernet Merlot Reserve
Red Bordeaux Blend
- New Zealand
- North Island
- Hawke's Bay
Label borrowed from 1990
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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guy12 wrote: 87 points
September 5, 2015 - Forgot about this, hidden away. Way past all the drink by dates & yet lovely balance, minimal tannin but still fruit forward can to the front & merlot to the finish. A lovely unexpected surprise
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2001
- 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
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 5 (31%)
- Consumed 11 (69%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerVilla Maria
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionNorth Island
- SubRegionHawke's Bay
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