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Bilancia Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2005

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88/100 45

Fresh, purpley wine with strong black pepper and red fruit flavours and crisp acidity. Pleasantly drying wine that reminds me of a top notch Chianti.

Tasted: Mar 2006   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $34 (~USD $29)

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