Babich Winemakers Reserve Gimblett Rd Pinotage 2006

In purchasing all wine we consult with Peter Saunders Long time wine critic and author of "25 edtions of a guide to New Zealand wine". He had this to say "Dark wine, nicely mature at almost four years yet still with heaps of life ahead. Rounded and balanced, a delicious food partner with a gutsy, earthy Pinotage statement. Ready for dinner but in no hurry"

Reviews:
"This is one of the country's finest Pinotages. Grown in Gimblett Road, Hawke's Bay and matured in American oak casks (15 percent new), the 2006 vintage reveals bold, youthful colour and a spicy, earthy bouquet. Gutsy and Generous, with concentrated, plummy flavours, the earthy notes typical of Pinotage, and firm tannins, it's full of personality and ready for drinking from now onwards."
4 STARS
-Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines 2009
"Slightly rustic red with an earthy, soy sauce character plus plum and berry influences. Mellow and quite interesting red with obvious bottle development although it still retains varietal character."
-Bob Campbell, BobsWineReviews.com