Villa Maria

Private Bin Hawkes Bay Merlot Blend

8.83 ratings
-no pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, 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
Top Notes For
Alexander Connell

Elegant and medium bodied with a short finish. Clear along the edges with a rich dark red color at the core. Light notes of blackberry and raspberry with a layer of ethereal minerality throughout. Leaves the tongue tingling after every sip. Nose is mostly blackberry and light oak with hints of shale or limestone.

Elegant and medium bodied with a short finish. Clear along the edges with a rich dark red color at the core. Light notes of blackberry and raspberry with a layer of ethereal minerality throughout. Leaves the tongue tingling after every sip. Nose is mostly blackberry and light oak with hints of shale or limestone.

Apr 11th, 2019
Sara Kobilka

Great nose, balance of fruit and earthiness, and the flavor follows. Lighter dark berry flavor more of raspberries and a hint of vanilla on the end.

Great nose, balance of fruit and earthiness, and the flavor follows. Lighter dark berry flavor more of raspberries and a hint of vanilla on the end.

Aug 22nd, 2015