Matua Valley
Matua Valley Smith Dartmoor Estate
Merlot · New Zealand
From public reviewers
3reviews
87median pts
$18median price
At first sniff, it's a plummy, toasty wine, without the herbal characteristics that in excess can mar N.Z. reds. Strongly focused, even a little austere right now, this needs some time to flesh out—if it ever does. || Leans heavily toward the tobacco-herbaceous side of the Bordeaux-blend spectrum, although it does blend in some black-cherry notes. Shrill acidity and somewhat green and earthy flavors steer this offering a trifle off course. || At first sniff, it's a plummy, toasty wine, without the herbal characteri…
Source: Wine Enthusiast
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