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.

Esk Valley Reserve Merlot/Malbec/CS Hawke's Bay NZ 2006

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95/100 55

This is one of the best examples I have tasted of this legendary red. It’s a powerful wine that offers a truly impressive array of dark fruit and exotic spice flavours. Accessible but with masses of potential.

Tasted: Aug 2008    Average price: NZD $60 (~USD $51)

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