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Longridge 1998 Sauvignon Blanc (Hawke's Bay)

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Price $10

Part of the Corbans family of wineries, this bargain is packed with green grass, gooseberry, smoke and a nice mocha note. Lots of sharp, grassy-citrus flavors and high acidity, but a dollop of richness and complex texture keeps the interest level high. Bone dry; could stand a couple of years of aging. Best Buy. — S.H. (8/1/1999)

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Longridge 1998 Pinotage (Stellenbosch)

Price $20

Dark cherry, toasted oak and licorice notes mark the nose of this fairly full wine. Sweet and sour flavors, a smoky note, and an even finish with tarry elements all have significant appeal. The toasted-oak notes seem a bit heavy handed, but tasty. — W.E. (3/1/2001)

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Longridge 1999 Bay View Merlot (Stellenbosch)

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Price $10

This well-balanced Merlot displays a deep ruby/purple color and plenty of plum flavors. Coffee and herb notes add a touch of complexity and the texture is smooth and even. The finish has good length for a modestly priced red. — W.E. (3/1/2001)

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Longridge 1999 Bayview Pinotage

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Price $10

This medium weight example shows Pinotage fruit in a forward, correct manner. Tart plum and berry, cherry, and leather aromas abound. Earth and dried plum flavors on the palate are kept lively by decent acidity; touches of tart red berry, rhubarb and anise show on the moderately long finish. — W.E. (3/1/2001)

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Longridge 1998 Merlot (Stellenbosch)

Price $20

The right elements are here and show on the nose-berry/plum, a touch of earth and leather. On the palate, though, the wine displays sharp acidity, an angular profile, and tart plum flavors. Finishes lean, and could use more flesh, less bite. — M.M. (3/1/2001)

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Longridge 1999 Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)

Price $10

This one’s an odd duck. Ripe, honeyed peach and caramelized pineapple aromas and flavors turn tart and metallic on the finish, resulting in a package that’s disjointed and ultimately unsatisfying. — J.C. (5/1/2001)

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Longridge 1999 Bayview Syrah (Stellenbosch)

Price $10

Tart, tart, tart. Did we mention tart? There’s just not much here other than acidity. — W.E. (10/1/2001)

Most Reviewed Designations

Bay View Bayview

Most Reviewed Varietals

Chardonnay Merlot Pinotage Sauvignon Blanc Syrah

2010 Pence Ranch Westslope

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