New Zealand / Bordeaux blend

Hawke's Bay 1985 Bordeaux blend

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Bordeaux blend 1985 is Very Good, supported by Te Mata Coleraine's early benchmark history and a documented 1985 market presence. Buy only Te Mata-level pioneer bottles with excellent storage evidence.

88 - Very Good
Score88
ConfidenceGood
MaturityVariable
Window1989-2003

Vivintage verdict

Very Good

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Bordeaux blend 1985 is Very Good, supported by Te Mata Coleraine's early benchmark history and a documented 1985 market presence. Buy only Te Mata-level pioneer bottles with excellent storage evidence.

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