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

Alexis had this 9 years ago

Alexis had this 9 years ago

Mar 8th, 2017

Stephen Mathews

8.8

Stephen had this 11 years ago

Stephen had this 11 years ago

May 1st, 2015

8.6

coffeesnwines had this 10 years ago

coffeesnwines had this 10 years ago

Feb 10th, 2017

Carmela Massari

8.4

Carmela had this 12 years ago

Carmela had this 12 years ago

Aug 2nd, 2014