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Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2008

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93/100 55

Dense dark berry fruit, dark chocolate, cracked black pepper and a hint of wildflowers. This is great Syrah at a very reasonable price. Delicious now but will cellar for up to a decade.

Tasted: Apr 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $30 (~USD $25)

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