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Craggy Range Hawke's Bay NZ Merlot 2007

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93/100 55

Deep, dense red with layers of red and black fruit flavours interwoven with classy French oak. This is the best example to date of a wine that always delivers plenty of punch for the price. Powerful stylish wine that can occasionally show excessive tannins when young although this example is perfectly balanced. It will cellar well but is approachable now.

Tasted: Jul 2009    Average price: NZD $30 (~USD $25)

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