Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot 2021
A wine of power & plenty of texture
Cameron Douglas, MS
A wine of power & plenty of texture
Cameron Douglas, MS
Description
Blackberry, Oak, Spice
"Taut, textured, youthful and still tasting young with plenty of development time ahead - in your cellar. A wine of power and plenty of texture cushioned by the focus and concentration of red berry fruits. Blackberry and dark skinned plums sit mid palate framed by wood and fruit tannins, flavours of earth stone and tobacco accentuated by acidity and raw youthful power. Decant for service or serve from 2028 through 2035+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Sep 2025
A rich full bodied wine, this traditional blend exudes intense blackcurrant, blackberry and plum flavours, layered with mocha, cassis and spicy cedary oak. Ageing in quality oak has conferred a velvety smooth texture, providing the blend with great structure and length.
The grapes for this generous wine were exclusively sourced from low yielding vines from the prestigious Gimblett Gravels region in Hawke's Bay.
Food Pairing: Well matched with BBQ Moroccan Lamb loin and Tabbouleh salad.
Accolades
Awarded 93/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Seal
Screw Cap
Alcohol
13.5%
Delivery
Delivery from $6.99
Description
Blackberry, Oak, Spice
"Taut, textured, youthful and still tasting young with plenty of development time ahead - in your cellar. A wine of power and plenty of texture cushioned by the focus and concentration of red berry fruits. Blackberry and dark skinned plums sit mid palate framed by wood and fruit tannins, flavours of earth stone and tobacco accentuated by acidity and raw youthful power. Decant for service or serve from 2028 through 2035+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Sep 2025
A rich full bodied wine, this traditional blend exudes intense blackcurrant, blackberry and plum flavours, layered with mocha, cassis and spicy cedary oak. Ageing in quality oak has conferred a velvety smooth texture, providing the blend with great structure and length.
The grapes for this generous wine were exclusively sourced from low yielding vines from the prestigious Gimblett Gravels region in Hawke's Bay.
Food Pairing: Well matched with BBQ Moroccan Lamb loin and Tabbouleh salad.
Accolades
Awarded 93/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Seal
Screw Cap
Alcohol
13.5%
Delivery
Delivery from $6.99
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