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Brookfields Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Reserve (gold label) 2004

Posted on 2 January 2012 by Gary Bowering

Obvious amber edge. Smoky cedar fragrance, forest floor, dark red berries and plums, and a little chocolate; very complex. Palate smooth and elegant with some smokiness, smooth tannins and plummy fruit. A lovely wine. Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand 19/20 [tasted … Continue reading →

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Brookfields Hillside Syrah 2001

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Gary Bowering

Good robe with mid-deep colour and surprisingly fresh looking. Rhone nose with plummy fruit and both black and white pepper and a hint of vanilla. Mellow, aged fruit on the palate. Finishes crisp with some clean acid, red fruits and … Continue reading →

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Brookfields Hillside Syrah 2001

Posted on 9 January 2011 by Gary Bowering

This wine was pretty good on release but it’s aged to be even better. Some won’t like this because it’s more ‘French’ Syrah than ‘Aussie’ Shiraz… but I do – a lot. Chocolate and mixed black and white pepper on the nose. … Continue reading →

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