New Zealand / Bordeaux blend
Hawke's Bay 2018 Bordeaux blend
Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay 2018 is Outstanding for Bordeaux blends and Syrah, especially from Gimblett Gravels. The wines show ripe fruit, concentration, freshness and balance, but 2019 remains the clearer benchmark, so keep 201...
Score94
ConfidenceHigh
MaturityEntering peak
Window2024-2044
Vivintage verdict
Outstanding
Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay 2018 is Outstanding for Bordeaux blends and Syrah, especially from Gimblett Gravels. The wines show ripe fruit, concentration, freshness and balance, but 2019 remains the clearer benchmark, so keep 201...
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