New Zealand / Bordeaux blend

Hawke's Bay 2005 Bordeaux blend

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Bordeaux blend 2005 is Outstanding, one of New Zealand's strongest modern Cabernet/Merlot years, especially from Gimblett Gravels and top estates. Buy Coleraine, Craggy Range, Newton Forrest, Sacred Hi...

94 - Outstanding
Score94
ConfidenceHigh
MaturityAt peak
Window2011-2029

Vivintage verdict

Outstanding

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Bordeaux blend 2005 is Outstanding, one of New Zealand's strongest modern Cabernet/Merlot years, especially from Gimblett Gravels and top estates. Buy Coleraine, Craggy Range, Newton Forrest, Sacred Hi...

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