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Elephant HIll Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2008
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90/100
Moderately dense red with attractive pepper and floral characters adding extra interest to a solid core of red berry, plum and spicy oak. A silken texture adds appeal. The wine shows good development potential but can be appreciated now particularly if decanted for an hour before tasting.
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Tasted: Apr 2010 Average price: NZD $45 (~USD $38)
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