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Gimblett Gravels Merlot Blend

8.717 ratings

8.65 pro ratings

Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, 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

Top Notes For

Christanna Honer

8.6

Pretty dull and boringly fruity when first opened, but a slight chill on the bottle and some food got it going. Had it with a pizza, and it grew on me. Lots of red fruit and a little dust, albeit slightly one dimensional.

Pretty dull and boringly fruity when first opened, but a slight chill on the bottle and some food got it going. Had it with a pizza, and it grew on me. Lots of red fruit and a little dust, albeit slightly one dimensional.

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2014

8.7

Ruby, juicy meaty red full of black fruits, walnuts and spice

Ruby, juicy meaty red full of black fruits, walnuts and spice

Jul 27th, 2014

Stephen Litzenberger

8.7

Great blend. A bit harsh upfront with a smooth finish.

Great blend. A bit harsh upfront with a smooth finish.

Jan 23rd, 2016

8.7

Anniversary at Morton's.

Anniversary at Morton's.

Aug 21st, 2013

Sebastien Telford-Rake

Direct Sales J. Christopher

8.7

Sebastien had this 10 years ago

Sebastien had this 10 years ago

Feb 12th, 2015

Bujar Yuri Tukuli

8.5

Bujar had this 11 years ago

Bujar had this 11 years ago

Feb 6th, 2014

8.4

Juan had this 11 years ago

Juan had this 11 years ago

Feb 5th, 2014

8.8

Michael had this 6 years ago

Michael had this 6 years ago

Jun 8th, 2018

9.2

Kelly had this 9 years ago

Kelly had this 9 years ago

Nov 11th, 2015

Rachelle VanDeventer

8.5

Rachelle had this 10 years ago

Rachelle had this 10 years ago

Apr 25th, 2015