New Zealand / Bordeaux blend

Hawke's Bay 2012 Bordeaux blend

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Bordeaux blend 2012 is Excellent, a cooler, late and medium-bodied red vintage where Cabernet and Merlot can show elegance and balance rather than sheer power. Buy selectively for Gimblett Gravels and...

91 - Excellent
Score91
ConfidenceHigh
MaturityEntering peak
Window2018-2036

Vivintage verdict

Excellent

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Bordeaux blend 2012 is Excellent, a cooler, late and medium-bodied red vintage where Cabernet and Merlot can show elegance and balance rather than sheer power. Buy selectively for Gimblett Gravels and...

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