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Babich Winermakers' Reserve Hawke's Bay Merlot Wine Review

Babich Winermakers' Reserve Hawke's Bay Merlot

Babich Winermakers' Reserve Hawke's Bay Merlot

Marlborough, New Zealand

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2019-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Babich

Agent: Dionysus Wines & Spirits Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Tart blackberry notes with a full-bodied texture and weight. Pair with grilled pork chops.

This Babich Winermakers' Reserve Hawke's Bay Merlot was reviewed on May 14, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Full-bodied, rich and well-structured Hawke's Bay Merlot from New Zealand's North Island. Balanced notes of red plums, berries, sweet spice and vanilla in a smooth mouthfeel.
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Simon Chen rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Tasted @ New Zealand Pure Discovery Walk-around Tasting in Ottawa - Babich is well-known for their pinot noir but I find this Merlot to be exceptionally good for the QPR. It's warm, soft, and pleasant on the palate. Nice body and a medium long finish.
Paula Bernardino rated this wine as 83/100 with the following review:

I attended the Pure Discovery 2019 event featuring wines from New Zealand. At the Toronto event May 8, 2019 I focused on New Zealand’s reds, which included mainly Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah.

I tried the Merlot (Reserve) from Babich Wines. Aromas of leather and flavours of dark berries with a slight spicy finish. Cool label.

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