• Archive: New Zealand: Merlot & Blends

    Matariki 2002 Quintology Hawkes Bay ($43). Rich, concentrated and lush, offering blackberry and black cherry fruit laced with mouthcoating chocolate, baking spices and toast. Generous, smooth finish. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. (Weekend Wine 11/06)

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