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Babich Winemaker's Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2002

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79/100 35

Dense red with pronounced black pepper characters supported by quite intense berryfruit flavours. Impressive Rhone-like wine. Well structured with good potential. Spiky tannins not a good look.

Tasted: May 2004   Closure: Cork    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $21)

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