Superb blend of Merlot and Cabernets (maybe Syrah?) from one of the Gimblett Gravels vineyards that started it all. Nose alluringly aromatic and floral even after 25 years, red fruit, dried lavender, dark ruby red colour. Palate rich with velvety black plum and bramble fruits on a dense savoury core; tannins big and silky, complex, long finish with tobacco, vanilla and cloves.
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2015 Cignomoro Primitivo di Manduria
2/2/2024 - Jon and Bek wrote:
Alistair liked it
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1998 Crossroads Talisman Fernhill Vineyard Hawke's Bay
3/22/2023 - Jon and Bek Likes this wine: 92 Points
Superb blend of Merlot and Cabernets (maybe Syrah?) from one of the Gimblett Gravels vineyards that started it all. Nose alluringly aromatic and floral even after 25 years, red fruit, dried lavender, dark ruby red colour. Palate rich with velvety black plum and bramble fruits on a dense savoury core; tannins big and silky, complex, long finish with tobacco, vanilla and cloves.
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2014 Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Superiore Querci’Antica
2/23/2023 - Jon and Bek Likes this wine: 89 Points
Drinking well, even at 9 years under cork, but probably no point keeping much longer.
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