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Barwick Estates Cabernet Merlot Australia 2007

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85/100 45

Very Australian Cabernet Merlot blend with strong sweet fruit showing spearmint/eucalypt overtones. Good layers of berry with spice and savoury flavours. The wine has a firm, dry and reasonably lengthy finish. Good value at this price.

Tasted: Jun 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $20 (~USD $16)

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