Stonyridge Vineyard

Waiheke Island Cabernets

8.83 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Waiheke Island, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

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

Top Notes For

9.0

Funky monkey olive merlot and almost Syrah like savory and spice.

Funky monkey olive merlot and almost Syrah like savory and spice.

Apr 5th, 2015

8.1

This particular bottle had wine seepage through the cork. Possible heat damage as the cork was slightly bulged out. Overall impression was decent for its age. Lots of earth and spice character but no more fruit. A subtle Brett undertone as well which added complexity to the old fellow. Would be nice to try an u compromised bottle. 1998 Vintage

This particular bottle had wine seepage through the cork. Possible heat damage as the cork was slightly bulged out. Overall impression was decent for its age. Lots of earth and spice character but no more fruit. A subtle Brett undertone as well which added complexity to the old fellow. Would be nice to try an u compromised bottle. 1998 Vintage

Jul 21st, 2015

9.2

Loved this from the first bottle, looking at the last 2 left from this case and they're still drinking like a beautiful old Cabernet but it's time to finish these beauties before they're past their prime.

Loved this from the first bottle, looking at the last 2 left from this case and they're still drinking like a beautiful old Cabernet but it's time to finish these beauties before they're past their prime.

Jun 27th, 2015