Esk Valley - Merlot Malbec Rose 2006
| Variety | Rose |  |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Light to Medium-Bodied | |
| Region | Hawkes Bay (New Zealand) | |
| Availability | Limited | |
| Winery | Esk Valley | |
| Previous Vintages | none | |
| Price | AU $16.00 | |
| Value |  (5 star) |
|
| Cellaring | 2 Years | |
| Smart Wine | 2007-05-08 |
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Ratings, Reviews and Tasting Notes
2006
4½ stars from Michael Cooper (Buyer's Guide to NZ Wines 2007); 89/100 points from Bob Campbell MW in Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine (April 2007)gold medal: Air NZ Wine Awards 2006
silver medal: Liquorland NZ Top 100 Wine Competition 2006
"A vibrantly-fruited wine; strawberries and red fruit predominate with a spice note adding complexity; a dry style with crisp acidity and a long finish". 14% alc.; 5.25 g/L residual sugarWinemaker’s tasting notes: