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1996 Coldwater Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:44 pm
by Steve
To All Good People,
Just wondering if anyone has TN for the 1996 Coldwater Cab Merlot. I have not experience in New Zealand Reds.
Cheers,
Steve
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 7:22 pm
by Mark G
Surely this is Goldwater from Waiheke Island?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:06 pm
by Steve
Mark,
Yes, It is from Waiheke Island. Any TN? Much appreciated.
Steve
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 9:39 am
by Guest
Steve
Goldwater Estate is one of the oldest wineries on the Island, set up in the mid 80's if my memory serves me right, and have built a pretty good reputation during the 90's (so much so that the forward selling of their wines is a big event in Auckland according to my uncle). I've not tasted the 96, but I had a 95 last xmas. My tasting note for this wine was a brick edge to a plummy coloured wine. Nose was restrained and only cassis and oak (french?) really stood out (no vegetative smells here). Palate was balanced with good mouth feel but had a slight cabernet hole, with reasonable length. Enjoyed it with turkey!
I'm not sure how 96 was rated, but 95 was a pretty good year around NZ and the Goldwater I drank was about ready to go (I wouldn't have liked to have seen it in 2-3 years, faded glory). My advice would be to crack it and enjoy it.
Cheers
Mark G
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 8:20 pm
by Steve
Mark,
Many thanks for your advise.
Cheers,
Steve