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MICHAEL COOPER RECENT RELEASES

Prices shown are approximate New Zealand retail. Wines available in export markets are shown as (A) Australia, (UK) and (US).

★★★★★

Black Barn Concetta Sangiovese Montepulciano 2015 ★★★★★

Named after co-founder Concetta Lombardi, this ageworthy Hawke’s Bay blend of sangiovese (60%) and montepulciano (40%) was oak-aged for three years. Full-coloured, with a fragrant, fresh, spicy bouquet, it is sturdy, youthful and vibrant, with deep, well-ripened blackcurrant, plum, spice and nut flavours, finely integrated oak, and impressive complexity and harmony. $85

Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2017 ★★★★★

Already drinking well, this classy Hawke’s Bay wine was hand-picked and fermented and aged for a year in French oak puncheons. Bright, light yellow/green, it is fragrant,

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