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Craggy Range Te Kahu Hawke's Bay NZ Merlot 2005

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90/100 45

Single vineyard Merlot from the Gimblett Gravels district of Hawke’s Bay. Dense, deep and slightly grippy red with plenty of weight and flavour. There are spice, dark berry, coffee and classy oak characters. Very stylish Merlot with good cellaring potential

Tasted: Mar 2007   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $30 (~USD $25)

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