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2005 Villa Maria Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon Private Bin
Red Bordeaux Blend
- New Zealand
- North Island
- Hawke's Bay
Label borrowed from 2006
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2015
Community Tasting Notes 5
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Polly wrote:
July 28, 2010 - still good, very approachable and good value wine with fruit still present and some savoury components as well, easy drinking
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thevandelindes wrote: 86 points
February 19, 2008 - Tough to enjoy as a sipper. Really does need the salt and fat component of food to balance out the tannins and vegetal flavor. A good value for a Summer BBQ wine.
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thevandelindes wrote: 86 points
December 23, 2007 - Enjoyed a steak salad with this one. Tara was home for Christmas break. Still a great food wine for the price.
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thevandelindes wrote: 88 points
November 25, 2007 - For the price, a real winner. If you're having a dinner party for several friends and need a reliable, food-friendly wine for reds and tomato-based dishes, this is it. Mellow tannins and plenty of leather and herbal notes on the nose. So much better than anything domestic at this price point.
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nietzschephilosopher wrote: 88 points
July 25, 2007 - Nice dark fruit, dusty tannins and a little bell pepper. I am liking this one quite a bit although it certainly needs food to be enjoyed to its fullest potential.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Villa Maria
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyard Private Bin
- Country New Zealand
- Region North Island
- SubRegion Hawke's Bay
- Appellation Hawke's Bay
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 4 (11%)
- Consumed 31 (89%)
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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