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Corbans 1998 Winemaker's Cottage Block Red (Hawke's Bay)
- $22
Corbans’ top-of-the-line red is a big wine in the warm ’98 vintage, filled with rich cassis and black-cherry fruit tinged with licorice and graham-cracker crumbs. Firm tannins on the finish are joined by intricate dried-herb shadings. Editors’ Choice.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Corbans 1998 Winemaker's Private Bin Red (Hawke's Bay)
- $20
Juicy, briary blackberry fruit is spiced up by hints of mint, smoke, chocolate and cedar. Tannins are ripe and soft, making this approachable right now.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Corbans 1999 Winemaker's Selection Merlot (East Coast)
- $13
Black cherries, dried herbs and a hint of toast make for a flavorful mouthful. Fleshy without being soft, thanks to vibrant acidity that will cut through rich meat dishes. No tannins to speak of, so there’s no need to wait before popping the cork on this one.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Corbans 1999 Winemaker's Private Bin Chardonnay (Gisborne)
- $18
Extremely nutty and vanilla-filled aromas lead into a palate that reveals traces of mixed tropical fruits buried under an avalanche of toasty oak. The fruit shows even more on the juicy finish, making me think this wine will be better in another six months.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Corbans 1999 Winemaker's Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $13
The Corbans house style seems to de-emphasizes the ultrapungent elements of Sauvignon Blanc, focusing instead on grapefruit and, in this case, white nectarine. It’s a delicate wine that goes down easy.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Corbans 1999 Winemaker's Selection Chardonnay (East Coast)
- $13
A soft, lush mouthful of baked apples, layered with dark toast and dried spices. Cinnamon and clove notes add to the allusion. Soft and buttery.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Corbans 1999 Winemaker's Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $18
Pleasant enough, but the lime and grapefruit flavors are a bit dilute. Lacks intensity overall; well chilled, the mild flavors would make a nice counterpoint to strongly flavored foods.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
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