Iona The Gunnar 2007
Bordeaux Red Blends
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Robert
Parker
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Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2007
Size
750ML
ABV
13.9%
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Winemaker Notes
Deep black cherry fruit lends this wine a distinctive plushness and complexity on the palate, supported by a firm body and good length, balanced by Iona's characteristic natural acidity.
Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2007 The Gunnar is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot that are each fermented separately. It has a very appealing nose of blackberry, undergrowth and wild mint that is refined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with a grainy entry and noticeable acidity that complements the smoky, savoury, slightly austere finish. This is a cerebral red blend that sits neatly between New and Old World. Excellent.
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Robert
Parker
In 1997 Andrew Gunn, an engineer by training, bought land in the Kogelberg overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Elgin, South Africa. After purchasing the farm, Gunn began examining the climate’s history and determined that the conditions on the 420m high mountain plateau were similar to those in the famed Bordeaux region.
Named after a Scottish island, Iona’s altitude and cool summer winds blowing off the Atlantic Ocean contribute to a unique environment and ensure that the wine’s sugar, pH, acid and flavor compounds are in perfect balance. Iona is located on one of the coolest climate sites in South Africa and they harvest up to 4 weeks later than other regions in South Africa.
The first vines were planted in 1998, and the wines have quickly established a cult following for their Sauvignon Blanc. Niels Verburg, the winemaker, enjoys elegant wines that truly reflect their site, and at Iona he makes wines that are unique and flavorful but low in alcohol.
MNS18702071_2007 Item# 120585