Squawking Magpie

The Nest Merlot/Cabernets

8.56 ratings

8.44 pro ratings

Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, 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

9.0

Racy intensity, velvety tannins, rich dark fruits, licks of vanilla and cinnamon #hawkesbay #merlot

Racy intensity, velvety tannins, rich dark fruits, licks of vanilla and cinnamon #hawkesbay #merlot

Apr 15th, 2020

7.8

A fruit forward wine that has too much oak for my taste. It's not actually sweet but too far away from the more savoury flavours that I prefer.

A fruit forward wine that has too much oak for my taste. It's not actually sweet but too far away from the more savoury flavours that I prefer.

Jan 18th, 2015

Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

8.2

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Mar 8th, 2017

Stephen Mathews

8.8

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May 1st, 2015

8.6

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Feb 10th, 2017

Carmela Massari

8.4

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Carmela had this 10 years ago

Aug 2nd, 2014