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CJ Pask Declaration Hawke's Bay NZ Malbec 2005

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90/100 45

Flagship wine made from estate grown grapes in the Gimblett Gravels district of Hawke’s Bay. Impressive, fruit-focused red with appealing linear flavours suggesting plum, dark berry, liquorice and spice. Quite oaky but the intense fruit flavours appear to be able to handle it. Very stylish red.

Tasted: Jul 2008   Closure: Procork    Average price: NZD $48 (~USD $40)

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