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2009 Abbey Cellars Malbec (Temptation) $ 28
Exotically scented with pickled prunes, soft cedar and strong, heady spices. On the palate it is juicy and plush with ripe berryfruits, warming, velvety tannins and a smooth, clinging finish.
A match for lamb cutlets coated in capers and crumbs.
Awards: Silver Medal - Romeo Bragato Awards 2010
Review(s)
A deep-purple red wine showing lifted aromas of raspberry, dark plum and a touch of spice and game. The palate is medium-full and succulent with smooth texture and fine, supple tannins. An impressive young red showing vibrancy and promise, even though it is delicious drinking already. Wine Orbit - May 2010
2009 Abbey Cellars Riesling - Gold Medal $ 18
Bright white-gold colour with lifted, lime-infused floral aromas that lead to a delicately crafted, classic medium-dry style that's beautifully balanced and offers a delicious, clean-cut, minerally finish.
A great wine match with crisp, crunchy salt & pepper squid.
Awards: Gold Medal - Liquorland International Wine Awards 2010
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| Piercing lemon/lime notes; clean, spritzy minerality, the tiniest hint of sweet and fantastic, flinty length of flavour. Amazing value for money and a great match for Thai green chicken curry.Yvonne Lorkin (Manawatu Standard- February 2010) |
2009 Abbey Cellars Noble Riesling (Mary) $ 22
Scented with mellow citrus blossom and honeyed notes, this late harvest riesling has a zesty burst of refreshing mandarin and apricot sweetness followed by a crisp, clean finish.
Wonderful as an aperitif or as a well-deserved treat at the end of a great meal.
Awards: Silver Medal - Romeo Bragato Awards 2010
Review(s)
A gorgeous sweet wine displaying lifted aromas of lemon zest, marmalade and honey. The palate is medium-full and beautifully textured with lush sweetness (59 g/l) which is brilliantly balanced by the crisp acidity. The wine finishes refreshing and lingering. A lovely sweet, but not too sweet, wine that will find many fans. Wine Orbit - May 2010
2006 Abbey Cellars Merlot Cabernet (Graduate) $ 25
Ripe, rich and meaty with a complex, layered palate of mace, chocolate and aromatic dried herbs. Satisfying and warm on the finish with excellent length of flavour.
Enjoy with slow-cooked prime Angus beef rib smothered in garlic and mushrooms with rosemary roasted vegetables.
Review(s)
Full-coloured, Hawke’s Bay blend of merlot (72 per cent) with smaller portions of cabernet franc, malbec and cabernet sauvignon. Distinctly earthy style with good body, strong, ripe, sweet-fruit flavours of plums and spices, and a rounded finish. Michael Cooper - March 2009
2006 Abbey Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (Cardinal) $ 25
Spicy prune and Christmas pudding characters with hints of medicinal liquorice allsort type flavour combined with saucy fruit and solid tannins. Good length of flavour and satisfying.
Enjoy with barbequed butterflied leg of lamb studded with garlic.
Review(s)
Medium to full-bodied Hawke’s Bay red, French oak-matured, with blackcurrant, plum and slight chocolate flavours, an earthy streak and a smooth finish. Mellow style, ready for drinking now onwards. Michael Cooper - March 2009
2005 Abbey Cellars Cabernets Merlot $ 25
Classic scarlet and crimson hues in the glass with candy-ish, chocolatey aromas and hints of vanillin, soft pepper and raspberry characters on the palate.
Smooth, textural tannins that make this a lovely drop with a rich, Italian Bolognese or spicy, meat-laden pizza.
Awards: Bronze Medal - Liquorland International Awards 2007
2005 Abbey Cellars Merlot Cabernet (Graduate) $ 25
Bright magenta colour and lifted cranberry, savoury spices and floral, baked strawberry characters coming through on the palette. A medium bodied Bordeaux with slippery-soft tannins.
Drink with cold meats, grainy bread and hearty condiments a-la-ploughmans lunch.
2005 Abbey Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (Cardinal) $ 25
Dark crimson colour with soft spices and floral characters coming through on the nose. It is gentle and warming on the palate with smooth, fruity flavour, velvet tannins and a hint of anise and espresso to finish.
Drink with chargrilled eye fillet wrapped in prosciutto on garlic mash.
