Sacred Hill Basket Press Merlot 2006

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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Natalie's Score: 89/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 60087 Wine Type: Red Wine Add to my...CellarFavouritesShopping ListWish ListWine Lists	Price: $20.95 Alcohol: 13% Drink: Now Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Agent: Estate Wine Cellars

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: Sacred Hill strikes the perfect balance between winemaking tradition and innovation. Over the last two decades, they have used time-honored techniques to handcraft exceptional wines all the while leading the industry with many environmental initiatives. Winemaker Tony Bish employed the traditional, hand operated basket press to gently coax from the grapes the full flavors of this supple Merlot. A rich, plummy nose leads to a deep yet softly textured wine layered with ripe black fruit flavors and supported by gentle tannins. My note: New Zealand is doing a great job with reds other than pinot. The cool climate means the wines are balanced but still achieve great depth of flavor.

Reviewed May 24, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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