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Bilancia La Collina Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2005

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95/100 55

Very big, dense wine with red fruits, dried spice/cracked black pepper and classy French oak flavours. Fleshy, warming wine with great length and profound complexity.

Tasted: Sep 2007   Closure: Diam    Average price: NZD $80 (~USD $67)

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