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Longridge 1998 Sauvignon Blanc (Hawke's Bay)
- Best Buy
- $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)
Longridge 1998 Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
- $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)
Longridge 1999 Bay View Merlot (Stellenbosch)
- Best Buy
- $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)
Longridge 1999 Bayview Pinotage (South Africa)
- Best Buy
- $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)
Longridge 1998 Merlot (Stellenbosch)
- $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)
Longridge 1999 Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- $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)
Longridge 1999 Bayview Syrah (Stellenbosch)
- $10
Tart, tart, tart. Did we mention tart? There’s just not much here other than acidity.
— W.E.
(10/1/2001)
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