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Alpha Domus The Navigator Hawke's Bay NZ 2005

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86/100 45

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Mellow, toasty wine with good marmite/beef tea bottle development adding extra complexity to plum and berry flavours. The texture has also benfited from time in the bottle.

Tasted: Jul 2010    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $21)

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