Elephant Hill

Le Phant Hawke's Bay Merlot Blend

8.316 ratings
8.13 pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Martin Bergo

On the lower range of the Elephant’s range; both in prize and quality. Simple but fairly food friendly.

On the lower range of the Elephant’s range; both in prize and quality. Simple but fairly food friendly.

Sep 15th, 2018
Douglas Renall

Unique, layered and fun to drink #nzwine

Unique, layered and fun to drink #nzwine

Dec 18th, 2016
Evan Keaschuk

Tastes like flabby chocolate berry juice. I can see why some dig it, but I'm not digging this ones. The winemaker definitely had a hand in this one

Tastes like flabby chocolate berry juice. I can see why some dig it, but I'm not digging this ones. The winemaker definitely had a hand in this one

May 12th, 2016
Stu Cooper

Buy it. Drink it. Dark. Ruby coloured and a little spicy. Drink it now but will only get better for the next two years

Buy it. Drink it. Dark. Ruby coloured and a little spicy. Drink it now but will only get better for the next two years

Dec 29th, 2016
Jenna Portelance

Taste more like winemaking tricks than actual wine

Taste more like winemaking tricks than actual wine

May 12th, 2016
Harri Sharman

Some leatheriness already which is surprising, plums and blackberries, medium tannins, moreish but not mind blowing.

Some leatheriness already which is surprising, plums and blackberries, medium tannins, moreish but not mind blowing.

May 5th, 2016
Aylin Ulku

Fine blend. Not too special but enjoyable.

Fine blend. Not too special but enjoyable.

Feb 28th, 2016
Don B NZ

Don B had this 5 years ago

Don B had this 5 years ago

Oct 17th, 2019
Anya Saikkonen

Anya had this 6 years ago

Anya had this 6 years ago

Feb 23rd, 2019
Lars Nilback

Lars had this 6 years ago

Lars had this 6 years ago

Jun 15th, 2018