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Elephant Hill Le Phant 2016 Wine Review

Elephant Hill Le Phant 2016

Elephant Hill Le Phant 2016

Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2020-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Elephant Hill

Agent: H.H.D. Imports

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Luscious on the palate, Le Phant is a juicy red blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Look for bright cassis, black plum, blue florals and cedar spice flavours silky and plushy on the palate. Well-balanced. Pair with sautéed pork tenderloin. Drink now and for the next three years.

Food pairings: veal scaloppini with paprika mushrooms and green pepper, veal piccata, veal chops in red wine sauce.

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This Elephant Hill Le Phant 2016 was reviewed on May 27, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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From Hawke's Bay, Elephant Hill, the wine grapes for Le Phant 2016 are grown in the family-owned, certified sustainable vineyards of Gimblett, Te Awanga and Triangle. Owners are Reydan and Roger Weiss. Look for black currant, dark plum, vanilla and cedar spices flavours juicy and smooth on the palate. - Community Wine Reviews

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