Esk Valley

Gimblett Gravels Merlot Blend

8.85 ratings

8.61 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

Nishith Jobanputra

8.8

Winestone. Opened up after 24 hours.

Winestone. Opened up after 24 hours.

Jun 22nd, 2021

8.6

Lots of bright fruit and chocolate but no length

Lots of bright fruit and chocolate but no length

Mar 24th, 2019

8.7

Cheerful summer wine refresher on a hot autumn afternoon ok acidity light merlot fruit

Cheerful summer wine refresher on a hot autumn afternoon ok acidity light merlot fruit

Mar 23rd, 2019

9.4

Fantastic, full bodied wine (and excellent with a bit of dark chocolate, which really brings out the plum).

Fantastic, full bodied wine (and excellent with a bit of dark chocolate, which really brings out the plum).

Jul 21st, 2018

8.6

John had this 2 years ago

John had this 2 years ago

Nov 17th, 2022