This is a serious Bordeaux blend for the price, coming from the classic Gimblett Gravels area on New Zealand's north island. Medium-bodied, but well-structured with a net of finely-grained, crunchy tannins, it's a perfect wine for a plate of moderately aged cheeses and cured meats, a peppery New York Strip steak, and hearty legume soups. Pour early to give it time in the glass.
WINE ENTHUSIAST 92 POINTS - "All the hallmark Gimblett Gravels characteristics are here on this affordable single vineyard red blend: pencil lead, tobacco, cherry, blackberry, licorice and dried violet. The palate flexes muscles but the lifted acidity and powdery, spicy tannins don't obscure the fruit or site expression. A wine of power but also of clarity and approachability. "
WINE ENTHUSIAST 92 POINTS - "All the hallmark Gimblett Gravels characteristics are here on this affordable single vineyard red blend: pencil lead, tobacco, cherry, blackberry, licorice and dried violet. The palate flexes muscles but the lifted acidity and powdery, spicy tannins don't obscure the fruit or site expression. A wine of power but also of clarity and approachability. "
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