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CJ Pask Gimblett Road Cabernet Merlot Hawke's Bay NZ 2007

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82/100 35

Bright, fresh berry and plum flavours seasoned with subtle spicy oak. Firm, drying tannins are fairly aggressive right now but will mellow in time. A solid Bordeaux blend from a good vintage..

Tasted: Jul 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $24 (~USD $20)

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