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Appellation - Waiheke Island

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Mudbrick Syrah -2008 (WE-113174)

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Smoky, cedary and, frankly, a bit dominated by oak. It’s nice oak, and the fruit is rich in body and thick in texture, just slightly muted. Perhaps an additional year or two of cellaring will see the oak integrate more and the fruit come forward. 1 Note

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Man O' War Chardonnay -2008 (WE-129093)

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Full-bodied and richly textured, this is a mouthful of Chardonnay for the price, boasting vibrant pineapple fruit and accents of toasty oak and roasted nuts. Crisp, long and spicy on the finish. Drink now. 1 Note

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Man O' War Syrah -2008 (WE-129095)

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Representing a new level of quality for Waiheke Syrah, this wine boasts captivating aromas of peppered meat, violets and cassis. It’s full bodied without being heavy, and the flavors seamlessly blend fruity with savory for a thrilling ride. Finishes long, with firm tannins and a hint of espresso. Drink now¬–2018. 1 Note

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Peninsula Estate Wines Syrah -2000 (WE-33242)

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A decent quaff—a bit light and herbal—but probably tasty with grilled lamb chops. Its leafy, eucalyptus aromas and light red cherry fruit are pleasant enough and would complement simply prepared grilled meats. 1 Note

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Goldwater Chardonnay -2002 (WE-32741)

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Nicely done, with toasty, mealy notes that are balanced by ripe pear and peach fruit. Hints of grilled fruit and roasted nuts complete the picture, finishing with lingering echoes of smoke. 1 Note

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Goldwater Chardonnay -2000 (WE-12818)

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You may mistake this light and elegant Chard for a white Burgundy; It's light on the nose, with flour-chalk and herbal notes. Apple-skin and tart pear flavors take over in the mouth. Even and medium-bodied on the palate, it finishes gravelly in texture, with lime -rind and herb flavors. 1 Note

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Peninsula Estate Wines Bordeaux-style Red Blend -1998 (WE-33243)

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Seems tired already—or possibly heat-damaged in transit. Browning at the rim. Leather, mushrooms and molasses offer a sense of bottle sweetness, but the wine dries out on the finish, ending with starching tannins. 1 Note

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Waiheke Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot -1998 (WE-20514)

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What went wrong here? A warm vintage should have yielded ripe fruit but what’s in the bottle shows notes of decaying vegetation along with brown sugar and vanilla. 1 Note

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Goldwater Bordeaux-style Red Blend -1998 (WE-10866)

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Fairly herbaceous, with aromas and flavors of green tea, herbs and tobacco that are complemented by cherry fruit. The soft tannins on the long, echoing finish bode well for the cellar. 1 Note

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Goldwater Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot -1997 (WE-27171)

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Quite green at first, with asparagus and green bean aromas that become mellower and more tobacco-like with time in the glass. The mouthfeel is supple and easy, the finish pleasantly chocolaty, but there’s too much green for this wine to rate as highly as it’s capable of in riper vintages. 1 Note

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