Wine: Matariki Wines 2001 Quintology
Review: My entry for WBW #17 is something, I hope, unique. I know there are a lot of New Zealand Pinot Noirs out there, so it took a little bit of exploring to find a different red but I was successful.
This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (53.5%), Merlot (21.5%), Cabernet Franc (9%), Malbec (8%), and Syrah (8%). The combination of these varietals makes a complex wine with a lot of depth. The wine has a deep body and a strong flavor. The aging process has smoothed out the wine and the flavors have blended very well together.
All in all, an excellent first foray into New Zealand reds.
Price: $28
Grade: 90
Review: My entry for WBW #17 is something, I hope, unique. I know there are a lot of New Zealand Pinot Noirs out there, so it took a little bit of exploring to find a different red but I was successful.
This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (53.5%), Merlot (21.5%), Cabernet Franc (9%), Malbec (8%), and Syrah (8%). The combination of these varietals makes a complex wine with a lot of depth. The wine has a deep body and a strong flavor. The aging process has smoothed out the wine and the flavors have blended very well together.
All in all, an excellent first foray into New Zealand reds.
Price: $28
Grade: 90
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