In 2010 Trevor Shepherd talked his way into a job at Linden, where for four years he toiled (unpaid mostly) to restore the vines and get the decrepit, but legendary winery back up to scratch. It’s clearly worked. There’s a bold, buxom, plum and cocoa character to this wine, complete with grippy tannins, smoky warmth … Read More
Linden Estate Reserve Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2015 $48
Canvas column Sat Aug 5 2017
There’s something about Merlot… Here are two truths. 1. I am unashamedly a merlotphile. 2. I have never watched Game of Thrones. OK now you can judge me… Linden Estate Reserve Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2015 $48 In 2010 Trevor Shepherd talked his way into a job at Linden, where for four years he toiled (unpaid … Read More