Gillman Vineyard Limited

Matakana Cabernet Franc Merlot

8.43 ratings

8.42 pro ratings

Matakana, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Merlot, Cabernet Franc

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

Top Notes For

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

7.8

Bitter orange, oxidative, smashed apple, nutty. Odd. But good.

Bitter orange, oxidative, smashed apple, nutty. Odd. But good.

Nov 18th, 2014

Jules van Cruysen

9.0

Lovely smooth aged Cab Franc / Merlot blend. Bit high in alch. Rich and full with balance between primary fruit, secondary characters.

Lovely smooth aged Cab Franc / Merlot blend. Bit high in alch. Rich and full with balance between primary fruit, secondary characters.

Oct 22nd, 2014

Marc Hartenfels

8.5

Marc had this 11 years ago

Marc had this 11 years ago

Oct 12th, 2013