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Babich Lone Tree Merlot Cabernet Hawke's Bay NZ 2009

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83/100 35

This wine delivers a lot more than the price suggests. It has moderate weight with strong ripe berry fruit flavours that have a seasoing of spicy oak. The wine is balanced and pleasing to drink. Great value.

Tasted: Jun 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $15 (~USD $12)

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