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Gimblett Gravels Merlot Blend

8.717 ratings
8.65 pro ratings
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Christanna Honer

Pretty dull and boringly fruity when first opened, but a slight chill on the bottle and some food got it going. Had it with a pizza, and it grew on me. Lots of red fruit and a little dust, albeit slightly one dimensional.

Pretty dull and boringly fruity when first opened, but a slight chill on the bottle and some food got it going. Had it with a pizza, and it grew on me. Lots of red fruit and a little dust, albeit slightly one dimensional.

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2014
Brett Jones

Ruby, juicy meaty red full of black fruits, walnuts and spice

Ruby, juicy meaty red full of black fruits, walnuts and spice

Jul 27th, 2014
Stephen Litzenberger

Great blend. A bit harsh upfront with a smooth finish.

Great blend. A bit harsh upfront with a smooth finish.

Jan 23rd, 2016
Chris Poblete

Anniversary at Morton's.

Anniversary at Morton's.

Aug 21st, 2013
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