Hawkes

Hawkes

RW Red Winery Vineyard Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

My last one of this vineyard and vintage and although my preference is to have 10 years from vintage for these, I couldn’t resist. Really nice dark berries and cherries are complemented by aromas of leather and aromatic wood. Bold tannins but smooth on the mid-palate and finish. — 13 days ago

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Te Mata Estate

Cape Crest Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Refreshing, light pop, lemon zest — 6 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Elston Chardonnay 2021

Golden hay color. Citrus, peach, vanilla. On the palate-hints of oak, buttery, nutty. Balanced, not overtly rich. Medium acidity.
— 9 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Bullnose Hawkes Bay Syrah 2019

New world Syrah is just so different from the Rhône. Deeper, darker, denser, though still mid weight and gentle. Much lighter smoke characteristics, more cassis, plum, dark berries. Some green bell pepper too. Smooth, very mild hint of the oak. Integrated soft tannins. Nice long finish. — 25 days ago

Clearview Estate

Reserve Chardonnay

Full body great mouthfeel, oaky slight Smokey notes. Deep green yellow — 5 months ago

Trinity Hill

Gimblett Gravels The Gimblett Merlot Blend

Little tight - could use another 5 years — 6 months ago

Trinity Hill

Homage Syrah 2018

Dark fruit, dirt, leather, slight bitterness, medium tannins — 20 days ago

Hawkes

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Drinking really well for such a young Cab. Dark fruit, baking spice, and cocoa aromas and smooth tannins. — 2 months ago

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Craggy Range

Sophia Gimblett Gravels Red Bordeaux Blend

Plum, refined red fruit with a pop — 6 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir 2022

Ganska moffig för att vara en gamay. #småpartierna — 8 months ago