VIdal Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Gold - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2010 - (NZ)
Top NZ Merlot, 5 Stars & Best Buy - Cuisine Magazine September 2010 - (NZ) "This outstanding Merlot-driven red showcases how well the variety performs in Hawke's Bay. Given added structure by smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, its nose offers an exquisite combination of dark ripe fruits, dried herbs, fruitcake and beefsteak. Seamless in the mouth, it shows effortless poise across the succulent palate, finishing with beautifully balanced fine tannins. A wine to serve with a sophisticated beef dish, perhaps a fillet with a rice sauce chasseur." - Cuisine Magazine September 2010 |  |
Vidal Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 20085 Stars & Top 5 - Cuisine Magazine May 2010 (NZ) 'Since becoming Vidal Winemaker in 2006, Hugh Crichton has produced some impressive wines, achieving echoes of white Burgundy with this pithy, peppery Chardonnay. It's deftly weighted and gorgeously textured. Pair it with a paella.' - Cuisine Magazine May 2010 |
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