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Destiny Bay Magna Praemia Waiheke Island NZ 2007

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93/100 55

70% CS, 18% M, 5%CF, 5% Mal, 2% PV. The wine clearly shows its higher perentage of Cabernet Sauvignon with attractive cedar wood and cassis flavours and slightly more aggressive peppery tannins than the other reds from this vintage. The Cabernet Sauvignon helps promote a fine, lifted almost berry/floral aroma. Powerful red with obvious celling potential.

Tasted: Apr 2011    Average price: NZD $275 (~USD $209)

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