Mills Reef Elspeth Malbec 2005

Mills Reef Elspeth Malbec (2005)

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Region:: New Zealand » Hawke's Bay
Varietal:: Malbec
Type:: Red Wine
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Drink Dates:: 2007 - 2013

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Editorial Reviews

Gregory Dal Piaz

Hand of Snooth Voice of Snooth

23,954

08/27/09

Well this might just be one the best values of the year. Packed with bright cherry, plum, earth and cigarbox flavors and rich with with the aromas of backed blackberries, coffee and vanilla there is just a ton going on here. The texture of the wine is excellent with nice small scaled tannin adding volume and assertive acids adding cut yet remaining buffered by the richness of the wine. The finish is long with a distinct and refreshing mineral twang. Bordeaux meets the new world! 91pts

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Reviews for 2005 Vintage

Debra Meiburg MW

Hand of Snooth

7,586

01/24/11

See Tim Preston (Mills Reef) in our Meet-the-Winemaker video series (#20): http://www.debramasterofwine.com

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07/24/08

The Wine Advocate rating: 90

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Source: Wine.com

05/15/08

The wine that I admired the most was actually lower down the range, for the 2005 Merlot/Malbec (tank fermented, cold soaked for ten days) was medium-bodied with good acidity, satin-textured tannins, ebullient ripe red fruits with that signature plush finish but with more expression and elegance. -Wine Advocate The grapes for this fine wine were selected from our two Gimblett Gravels vineyards located in the stony soils and warmer inland area of Hawkes Bay, with an enviable reputation for producing some of New Zealand's finest Bordeaux reds. The two varieties comprising this blend, Merlot and Malbec, were harvested in several parcels during mid-April at ideal ripeness and flavour profile.The grapes were destemmed and tank fermented, followed by full malolactic fermentation and seperate aging of each parcel in one and two year old oak barriques for twelve months, with regular lees stirring for enhanced complexity. Selected parcels were then carefully blended to achieve a seamless style with optimal aroma and palate expression (51% Merlot, 49% Malbec). This darkly coloured red offers intense and fragrant aromas of violets, luscious plum, blackcurrant and blackberry, beautifully integrated with toffee and forest floor undertones. Concentrated flavours entice the palate with a medley of ripe blackcurrant, blueberry and blackberry fruits, complemented with a silky smooth texture, fine tannins and finely balanced oak seasoning. The length is long and lingering with a gentle dry finish.

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