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.

Mission Jewelstone Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Hawke's Bay NZ 2007

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87/100 45

Reasonably dense and solidly structured red with firm oak and fruit tannins that restrain berry and plum flavours and give the wine a drying, grippy finish. Time will no doubt release the wine’s obviously complex flavours. Powerful red with potential.

Tasted: Jul 2010    Average price: NZD $35 (~USD $27)

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