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Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot 2021
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
93/100 'Excellent' | Cameron Douglas MS
Another excellent Gimblett Gravels release under the Villa Maria Reserve umbrella. The 2021 is vinted from 55% cabernet sauvignon and 45% merlot, and this soft and concentrated wine is drinking well now but will really come into its own after a few years in the cellar. The wine shows unmistakable cabernet characteristics that are supported by elegant, drying tannins. Previous vintages have garnered absolutely stellar reviews from important wine critics. A great buy.
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Tasting Notes
Cameron Douglas MS writes "The core of this wine is the fleshy and delicious blackberry, dark plum and dark cherry fruit flavours, these contrast all the earthy attributes in the fritters and lamb flesh. The tannins are immediately softened by the rareness of the meat and dairy highlight in the haloumi. The oak blends nicely with the toastiness of the cooking methods and acidity pulls all the elements together."
The winery writes "This densely coloured Gimblett Gravels red blend displays layers of dark berries and black doris plum, mingling with floral and spice nuances. The palate is rich and concentrated with a generous mid-palate framed by finely
textured tannin and integrated oak. While a little shy in its youth, this wine willopen up and gain complexity from careful cellaring."
| Stock Level: | High |
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| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| Alcohol: | 14% |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |
