Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine 2007 - 2005 Reserve gets 5 Stars

Top 12 Tasted and Rated (Page 146)New Zealand editor Bob Campbell MW tastes and rates his favourite kiwi takes on wines based on the famous Bordeaux varieties of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, malbec and carmenere. Puriri Hills Reserve 2005 was ranked first of the top 12 with 97 points and Puriri Hills Estate 2005 was also ranked in the top 12 with 91 points. Download article..."

2005 Puriri Hills Reserve An unusual blend of merlot, carmenere, cabernet franc, malbec and cabernet sauvignon that might have existed in Bordeaux toward the end of the 19th century, before phylloxera signalled the decline of carmenere. This is an exciting and classy red from Clevedon's top producer..."

2005 Puriri Hills Estate ...This exuberant, merlot-dominant red has masses of ripe berry and plum flavours that leap from the glass. It is a deliciously drinkable wine with enough acidity to make it refreshing, and good, ripe tannins."