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Sir George Fistonich bought Vidal Estate in 1976, a legendary Hawkes Bay producer established in 1905 by Anthony Joseph Vidal. I'm sure Mr Vidal would be thrilled at the quality of the wines more than a century later.
2010 Vidal Legacy Hawkes Bay Chardonnay
From an outstanding vintage, this chardonnay has notes of nutmeg, cashew and lanolin with an underlying minerality and natural acidity. A multi-award winner.
Price: $60
2009 Vidal Legacy Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Coming in at a restrained 13.5% alcohol, this is both drinkable and good with food. Another multi-award winner, this wine delivers dark fruit purity with a ribbon of edgy spice. Already drinking spectacularly, it will continue to develop layers of complexity with careful cellaring. Brilliant with lamb.
Price: $70
2009 Vidal Legacy Gimblett Gravels Syrah
This winner has more gold medals than Valerie Adams. Some syrah producers like to sneak in a little viognier to enhance colour and aroma. Not this classic. One hundred per cent syrah, with no room for compromise. If you want a syrah that looks you in the eye and demands to be taken seriously - this is it. Loaded with plum, violets, white pepper, dark rose and spice flavours, it's finely textured with a long, concentrated finish. A real delight.
Price: $80
