A powerful red that relies more on nonfruit aromas and flavors for its character: smoke, cedar, cocoa and a large helping of bitter herbs all shift and intermingle over, under and through cassis and black cherries.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
No doubt a blend of Hawkes Bay and Gisborne fruit that’s unfortunately lost its way in a lumberyard. It’s full, indicating adequate sugar levels, but lacks fruit flavor, instead relying on wood for much of its character.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)