5 Stars
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Catena Zapata ‘Catena’ Malbec 2017 (Mendoza, Argentina)
Now this really is malbec. Seductively bright, sweet red fruits and cassis on the nose draws you in, and while …
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Ringbolt Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Western Australia)
GREAT MARGARET RIVER cabernet sauvignon is known for a combination of power and restraint that culminates in an elegant and …
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 17 Cabernet Merlot 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and malbec beautifully blended to create lifted aromas of blackberry leaf and redcurrant jam. A wonderfully fresh …
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Smith & Sheth CRU “Cantera” 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
A powerhouse cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and tempranillo blend with deep, dark colour and intriguing mocha and rustic bramble aromas …
4½ Stars
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Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot/Malbec 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
With almost equal parts cabernet sauvignon merlot and malbec in this blend, it’s unsurprising that balance is the key word …
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Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Margaret River)
A classic Margaret River personality for all the right reasons, bright and deep colour in the glass with generous cassis, …
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Vidal Legacy Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
Intrigue and elegance shine through in this cabernet-dominant blend. Showing ripe red and dark fruits with a lovely relaxed poise …
4 Stars
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Brookfields Reserve Vintage Cabernet Merlot 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
Bright tobacco leaf with both dark and red fruits on the nose. This fruit forward wine is great drinking now …
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Lake Chalice The Falcon Merlot 2019 (Hawke’s Bay)
A lovely deep red appearance with bright fruit notes of dark plum and lots of pepper spice on the nose. …
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Mission Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
Intense aromas of blackberry, plums and cassis on the nose which follows through to the palate combined with both a …
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Tilia Malbec 2018 (Mendoza, Argentina)
An exquisite example from the spiritual home of Malbec. Teaming with complex chocolate, cherry and sweet damson plum aromas and …
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Villa Maria Reserve Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
A firm youthful aromatic and upright cabernet sauvignon merlot with bright fresh mocha, red plum and dried herb aromas on …
3 Stars
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Abbotts & Delaunay ‘Les Fruits Sauvages’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Pays d’Oc)
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Brown Brothers 1889 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Victoria)
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Catena Zapata ‘Alamos’ Malbec 2018 (Mendoza)
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Chateau de Hartes Bordeaux Rouge 2018 (Bordeaux)
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Chateau de Hartes Grand Reserve Rouge 2016 (Bordeaux)
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Debussy Reverie Cabernet Syrah 2017 (Languedoc-Roussillon)
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Longmeil Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Barossa)
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Mills Reef Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Mills Reef Reserve Merlot Malbec 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Mojo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (McLaren Vale)
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Paritua RED 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Saint Clair James Sinclair Cabernet Merlot 2019 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Saint Clair Origin Cabernet Merlot 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Trinity Hills Gimblett Gravels the Gimblett 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Margaret River)
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Vidal Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Vidal Soler Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Villa Maria Private Bin Hawke’s Bay Organic Merlot 2019 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Coonawarra)
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Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (Coonawarra)
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Yalumba The Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Barossa)