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Craggy Range Le Sol Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2006

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96/100 55

Dense Syrah with strong sweet fruit that rapidly builds to reveal layers of fruit (ripe plum, blackcurrant, prune), savoury (licorice, annise), spice (black pepper) and classy oak. Although very intense the wine is suprisingly accessible even at this early stage. Great potential.

Tasted: Apr 2008    Average price: NZD $99 (~USD $83)

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