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Babich Irongate Cabernet Merlot Franc Hawke's Bay NZ 2009

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85/100 45

A mix of fruit (dark berry and plum) with savoury (licorice, leather and oak) flavours offers appeal in this elegant and still fairly closed red. Quite drying tannins have produced a fairly austere style at this stage but with good potential. Evidence of tartrate crystals.

Tasted: Jun 2011   Closure: Diam    Average price: NZD $35 (~USD $27)

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