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Matua Valley

Matua Valley Ararimu

Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon · New Zealand

From public reviewers

5reviews
90median pts
$45median price
Complex aromas of cedar, smoke and cassis set the stage for what should be a long-lived wine. Structure is provided by juicy acidity and firm, yet ripe, tannins. Good now; better in four years. || Much more retrained and understated than the other Matua Valley offerings, this wine still needs a few months to blossom. Tight aromas of pear and apple and a long, powerful finish bode well for the future. || Smoky aromas mix with scents of green herbs in an offering that's reminiscent of some Chinons. Shows good depth o…

Source: Wine Enthusiast

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