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Babich (2011)

Babich The Patriarch Premium Red (Hawke's Bay

Bordeaux-style Red Blend · New Zealand

From public reviewers
1reviews
87median pts
$70median price
In marked contrast to the plush, sexy 2010, the 2011 Patriarch is a stern taskmaster. The aromas and flavors of cherry, cedar and dried herbs are pleasant, but carry with them a worring dry astringency. Try drinking this over the near term, with rare beef to help ameliorate the tannin's effects.

Sources: Wine Enthusiast

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