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Alluviale Gimblett Road Merlot Cabernet Hawke's Bay NZ 2006

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90/100 45

This is a serious Bordeaux-style red with impressive density and well-crafted tannic structure. A good mix of berry, spice and savoury characters - very much in the style of a ripe Bordeaux of Cru Bourgeois status.

Tasted: Jan 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $27 (~USD $21)

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