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Gimblett Gravels The Gimblett Merlot Blend

8.88 ratings

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Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

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

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

Keith Crump

8.8

Complex it needs some air to settle

Feb 18th, 2017

Keith Crump

8.3

A bit muddled on opening not integrated but relaxed after some time

Jul 26th, 2016

Keith Crump

9.1

Brooding and tannic

Feb 1st, 2016

Jason B

8.9

Good Bordeaux style wine. It was best an hour after opening. With lots of tobacco and blueberry on the nose, hints of smoke and gravel. Nice acidity and tannins, balanced and long finish. Day 2 was quaffable but not as enjoyable, basically black olive on the nose, nothing else.

Jun 28th, 2015

Keith Crump

8.6

A dense Bordeaux blend

Aug 23rd, 2014

Keith Crump

9.0

Firm tannic and dry dark blackberry and plumb took sometime to open put

Jul 29th, 2014