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Dunleavy Waiheke Island Cabernet Merlot

9.214 ratings

9.53 pro ratings

Waiheke Island, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.9

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1 person found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2014

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

Very nice Cab / Merlot blend was perfect with steak. November 2023.

Very nice Cab / Merlot blend was perfect with steak. November 2023.

Nov 13th, 2023

9.3

Picked this up walking around Waiheke a few years ago. Super nice, dry, peppery, blackberry, good tannins

Picked this up walking around Waiheke a few years ago. Super nice, dry, peppery, blackberry, good tannins

Jan 1st, 2021

9.2

One of the best cab merlots I've tasted on the island. 2012 was very light - this one much bolder.

One of the best cab merlots I've tasted on the island. 2012 was very light - this one much bolder.

Jan 17th, 2017

9.0

Full of complexity. Deep. Darker red. Plums, but also licorice, spice. Dusty that settles into a rich Smokey red finish.

Full of complexity. Deep. Darker red. Plums, but also licorice, spice. Dusty that settles into a rich Smokey red finish.

Aug 7th, 2016

9.7

Fucking fantastic bottle! Wow. Epic profile

Fucking fantastic bottle! Wow. Epic profile

Apr 1st, 2016

Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.2

Jeffrey had this 8 years ago

Jeffrey had this 8 years ago

Jan 25th, 2016

9.5

Chad had this 9 years ago

Chad had this 9 years ago

Feb 20th, 2015

8.9

Tom had this 4 years ago

Tom had this 4 years ago

Apr 26th, 2020

8.0

Sarah had this 7 years ago

Sarah had this 7 years ago

Dec 21st, 2016