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CJ Pask Declaration Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2004

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Bright and slightly peppery red fruit flavours are dominated by strong spicy oak. The texture is good but the finish is firm and drying. Perhaps time will mellow this big and youthful red? Needs more fruit density or perhaps less oak. Slightly over-extracted.

Tasted: May 2006   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $48 (~USD $40)

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