Bob Campbell is one of only 264 Masters of Wine in the world. An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine which he reviews from an international perspective.

Blake Family Vineyard Redd Gravels Hawke's Bay NZ 2005

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97/100 55

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc blend that beat three First Growth Bordeaux and a bunch of other distinguished wines from the same vintage. This really is a very classy red - wonderfully dense, long and linear flavours contained by very fine tannins. An aristocratic wine without any hint of coarseness. Quite remarkable. Very complex although it’s difficult to describe the array of berry, floral, spice and savoury flavours.

Tasted: Oct 2008    Average price: NZD $80 (~USD $67)

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