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Gimblett Gravels Merlot Blend

8.87 ratings
9.01 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
Arnaud Bonnard

It is of an intense deep purple. It displays aromas of plum, flowers, hibiscus with some minerals. Full bodied it is filled with spices, plum, dark berries, hibiscus leaves and some flowers. Nice tannins and medium finish, it is a bit dry. I had it for below $15 so for this price it is definitely one you must try! Cheers

It is of an intense deep purple. It displays aromas of plum, flowers, hibiscus with some minerals. Full bodied it is filled with spices, plum, dark berries, hibiscus leaves and some flowers. Nice tannins and medium finish, it is a bit dry. I had it for below $15 so for this price it is definitely one you must try! Cheers

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2015
TheElder Pinot

Budget Bordeaux style. Nice fruit tannins and complexity. Would do well with some bottle age.

Budget Bordeaux style. Nice fruit tannins and complexity. Would do well with some bottle age.

Nov 4th, 2014
Jesper Poulsen

Tannins strong tannins

Tannins strong tannins

Dec 26th, 2014
NT
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NT had this 7 years ago

NT had this 7 years ago

Jun 18th, 2017
Kim Yelland

Kim had this 9 years ago

Kim had this 9 years ago

Jul 27th, 2015
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shane had this 10 years ago

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May 10th, 2015
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Jan 25th, 2015