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Awaroa Waiheke Island Auckland NZ Syrah 2005
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93/100
Dense, gamy red showing suprising development for a wine of this age. Lovely rich-textured wine with good complexity and length. A rather savoury style with black pepper and other dried spices evident. Nice oak integration and a good structure of ripe tannins.
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Tasted: Jul 2006 Average price: NZD $45 (~USD $38)
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