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Hawkes Bay Merlot

8.433 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Merlot
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
Top Notes For
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (87/100)

15.5/20 (87/100)

3 people found it helpfulDec 8th, 2014
Gloria Pan

I love a nice Merlot, and this one was so easy to drink. So soft and lush with beautiful dark fruit flavours.

I love a nice Merlot, and this one was so easy to drink. So soft and lush with beautiful dark fruit flavours.

1 person found it helpfulMay 13th, 2015
Mrs. Kemper

Terrible!

Terrible!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2015
Austin Beeman

Light Loire-ish merlot. Lt red fruit. $10.99

Light Loire-ish merlot. Lt red fruit. $10.99

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2014
Farees Kara

Nose of blackberry, dark fruit and a touch of cocoa. Taste has a touch of spice and some black fruit. Medium tannins and acidity. Nice.

Nose of blackberry, dark fruit and a touch of cocoa. Taste has a touch of spice and some black fruit. Medium tannins and acidity. Nice.

Apr 10th, 2016
John Ridge

Great with a steak

Great with a steak

Feb 7th, 2015
Larry Bray

Subdued green olive flavour

Subdued green olive flavour

Sep 11th, 2014
Matt Muir

Good red. Mellow, has to opened early and best served just above rom temp. Black cherries, pepper with a smooth finish

Good red. Mellow, has to opened early and best served just above rom temp. Black cherries, pepper with a smooth finish

Jun 14th, 2014
Reg Hofmann

Very easy drinking and flavorful

Very easy drinking and flavorful

Dec 29th, 2013
Amelia Whiterod

Was nice :)

Was nice :)

Oct 7th, 2013