Mission Estate Winery

Jewelstone Antoine Gimblett Gravels Red Blend

9.07 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Nose of; beautiful fragrant red roses, cherry, dark cherries and subtle vanilla. M+ dry tannins. Ripe fruits; black currants, blackberries, blueberries, plum, black cherries, cherries, spice, dark chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, clove, red roses, violets, round acidity with a lean, very ripe, juicy fruit finish. 75% Cabernet, 20% Merlot and 5% Cab Franc. Big thank you to Simon their Export Manager for his awesome hospitality, all his time and knowledge. Photos of the old Mission that was cut into three pieces way back in the day and moved up the hill and put back together. Also, their library case of some of the estates great historical wines.

Nose of; beautiful fragrant red roses, cherry, dark cherries and subtle vanilla. M+ dry tannins. Ripe fruits; black currants, blackberries, blueberries, plum, black cherries, cherries, spice, dark chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, clove, red roses, violets, round acidity with a lean, very ripe, juicy fruit finish. 75% Cabernet, 20% Merlot and 5% Cab Franc. Big thank you to Simon their Export Manager for his awesome hospitality, all his time and knowledge. Photos of the old Mission that was cut into three pieces way back in the day and moved up the hill and put back together. Also, their library case of some of the estates great historical wines.

Apr 27th, 2017
Fiona Kam

Blended: cab sauv, merlot, cab franc
Color: medium ruby
On nose: raspberry, red currant, spicy, wet leave
On palate: slightly (oaky, spicy and leather), red fruit
Body: medium
Finish: medium
Watson's Wine: $188

Blended: cab sauv, merlot, cab franc
Color: medium ruby
On nose: raspberry, red currant, spicy, wet leave
On palate: slightly (oaky, spicy and leather), red fruit
Body: medium
Finish: medium
Watson's Wine: $188

Sep 7th, 2015
Kevin Yen

2014/5/23@An-Fu Rd Shanghai with Nancy

2014/5/23@An-Fu Rd Shanghai with Nancy

May 23rd, 2014
Jacky Hamasaki

Jacky had this 10 years ago

Jacky had this 10 years ago

May 17th, 2014
Jarrett Galbreath

Jarrett had this 6 years ago

Jarrett had this 6 years ago

Nov 26th, 2017
Beth Hardy

Beth had this 7 years ago

Beth had this 7 years ago

Nov 20th, 2016
Yonan Pinot

Yonan had this 9 years ago

Yonan had this 9 years ago

May 25th, 2015