Sacred Hill
Sacred Hill 1997 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc (Hawke's Bay)
- $20
Full and figgy, even creamy, without losing its fruit tang. Smoke, butter, lemon and grapefruit are nicely married in this spicy, but very comfortable, well-balanced package. Finishes with good length.
— W.E.
(9/1/2000)
Sacred Hill 1998 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- $20
This counterpoint (to the unoaked Whitecliff Chardonnay) is a full and toasty Chardonnay with plenty of butterscotch, coconut and caramel aromas. Popcorn and pineapple flavors appear on the palate, and the mouthfeel is buttery.
— W.E.
(9/1/2000)
Sacred Hill 1999 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- $20
Lush tropical fruit is joined by vanilla and spice. Starts out a bit tight and restrained but blossoms with time in the glass, displaying good richness and intensity.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Sacred Hill 1999 Whitecliff Merlot (Hawke's Bay)
- $16
The ripe fruit here is balanced by good acidity, which keeps the flavors and mouthfeel lively. Plum, black cherry, tobacco and licorice predominate, and a nice cocoa note appears on the finish. Medium-weight and elegant.
— W.E.
(9/1/2000)
Sacred Hill 1997 Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon (Hawke's Bay)
- $20
Displays a complex nose of earthy fruit, tobacco and saddle leather. Tart berry flavors with a Bordeaux profile follow. Fairly cedary, not weighty, but flavorful and poised, with a dry finish that shows good length and mildly astringent tannins.
— W.E.
(9/1/2000)
Sacred Hill 1998 Helmsman Cabernet Sauvignon (Hawke's Bay)
- $40
Dark cassis aromas and flavors are accented by green herbs and a touch of raisiny character. Despite the wine’s dark, saturated color and adequate structure, the combination of green and overripe notes suggests drinking over the short term.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Sacred Hill 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $22
On the full, ripe side of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but it stays true to its varietal nature, never getting sweet or sloppy. Honeyed peach and grapefruit flavors finish clean and fresh. Drink now.
— J.C.
(11/1/2006)
Sacred Hill 1999 Basket Press Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Hawke's Bay)
- $20
A ready-to-drink wine that sports cherry-berry fruit and a hint of mint and tea. Soft tannins and a light finish make it a solid lunch choice.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
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