Red

Gimblett Gravels Reserve Merlot-Malbec

Mills Reef

2012 Mills Reef Reserve Merlot · New Zealand

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot · Malbec
Country
New Zealand
Region
2012 Mills Reef Reserve Merlot
Appellation
Hawke's Bay
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · beef · grilled meats · aged cheeses · sautéed mushrooms · tomato-based dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201287 pts

    This lacks a bit of midpalate richness, but otherwise offers fine drinking. Clove, cinnamon and leather complexities keep the cherry flavors interesting, while the finish is clean and crisp. Drink now.

  • 200989 pts

    At nearly 80% Merlot and the remainder Malbec, this is a medium-bodied red possessed of bright, vibrant cassis fruit with chocolate and herb overtones. It finishes firm without being hard or tough, so it may be consumed now and over the next 5–7 years.