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Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Marzemino 2018

Posted: May 12, 2022

Probably at its peak, this lively, characterful red is from a variety cultivated in the north of Italy. Estate-grown in the Bridge Pa Triangle, it was matured for 14 months in French oak casks (21% new). Full-coloured, it is mouthfilling,…

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Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Marzemino 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

From a variety cultivated in northern Italy, this deeply coloured, easy-drinking red was estate-grown in the Redstone Vineyard, in the Bridge Pa Triangle, and matured for 14 months in French oak casks (21% new). Fresh and full-bodied, it has strong,…

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Michelini Alpine Valleys Marzemino 2016

Posted: September 4, 2019

A soft, very drinkable style, intense purple in colour with rich spicy aromas and silky smooth palate with excellent tight tannin structure.

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Michelini Alpine Valleys Marzemino 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

An intensity of berry and marzipan aromas and a simple angular palate with red and black fruit flavours and some herbal notes.

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Michelini Italian Selection Alpine Valleys Marzemino 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Dense inky wine with pleasant licorice aromas and a soft ripe cherry/berry palate.

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Church Road McDonald Series Hawkes Bay Marzemino 2015

Posted: September 6, 2017

Red liquorice, smoked meat, raspberry and even a touch of pepper. Bold fruit flavours surrounded by chewy dense tannins. An unusual wine but curiously appealing.

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