Nugan Estate Manuka Grove Durif 2002
Oct 2006
Source: Wine What To Drink, Australia
Toni Paterson
Nugan Estate does it again, producing another crowd-pleaser. This wine is the antithesis to the Rutherglen Estates Durif reviewed above, being concentrated and weighty rather than medium bodied and fragrant.
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Buying Guide - Other Reds
Nugan Estate Manuka Grove Durif 2004 - 89 POINTS
Aug 2006
Source: Wine Enthusiast, USA
Lifted but plush plum and blueberry fruit on the palate, with chocolate aromas. Tannins are moderate but textured; a good match for savory dishes with sweeter sauces (think braised rabbit or venison with a fruit based accompaniment).
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Weekend - Wine/Food
Nugan Estate Manuka Grove Durif 2003
Apr 2006
Source: Irish Examiner, Ireland
Blake Creedon
Yikes. A rare example of the Southern Rhone grape doing a solo unblended turn; a red of great power, intensity and elegance made by Daren Owers, a great up-coming Ozzie winemaker.
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