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2007 Esk Valley Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec
Red Bordeaux Blend
- New Zealand
- North Island
- Hawke's Bay
- Gimblett Gravels
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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BobMcK Likes this wine:
July 12, 2020 - Not showing much bottle age. Big round fruit, tannins elegant. Lovely bottle
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MeMyself&I wrote: 88 points
December 18, 2016 - Held up quite well since purchasing in NZ back in 2009. Good fruit still, smooth with little tannin.
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hadwin wrote: 85 points
July 28, 2009 - Spicy nose. Plum fruit. Firm tannins, a little bitter (oak?), good acidity, cassis and a little strawberry.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
7/2/2009 (link)(Esk Valley, Black Label Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec Hawke's Bay Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type Red
- Producer Esk Valley
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec
- Vineyard n/a
- Country New Zealand
- Region North Island
- SubRegion Hawke's Bay
- Appellation Gimblett Gravels
- UPC Code 9414416506468
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 2 (15%)
- Consumed 11 (85%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerEsk Valley
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionNorth Island
- SubRegionHawke's Bay
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