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.

Matakana Estate Elingamite Merlot Cabernet Franc Hawke's Bay NZ 2007

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88/100 45

Elegance on a grand scale. Ripe berryfruit and plum flavours are nicely integrated with classy oak to produce a flavoursome and reasonably complex wine in a rich and warming style. Grainy-textured with a silken mouthfeel and good flavour length. I have no doubt that the wine will cellar well but it’s very approachable right now.

Tasted: Jul 2009    Average price: NZD $59 (~USD $50)

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