Tag Archives: Cabernet/Merlot

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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Ch d’Armailhac 1994

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Quite deep robe, amber edge moving to the centre.  Eyes say ‘drink up’! Fruit reserved at first, dusty foresty but clean nose. Opens to reveal plums, blackcurrants and cherries. Mellow palate, classic Bordeaux age. Good acid and tannins – moreish. … Continue reading →

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Schubert Cabernet/Merlot 2006

Posted on 20 July 2010 by Gary Bowering

Delicious blackcurrant and perfume nose – almost like there’s a touch of Cab Franc in there. Palate matches nose – delicate, black fruits, plum, and vanilla and chocolate notes. Tannin and acid are balanced. Alcohol heat there just a little too much (14.5% … Continue reading →

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