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Estampa Reserve Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Chile 2005

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84/100 35

Deep wine with a ruby/purple hue. Dense, powerful red with strong dried fruit and spicy oak flavours. Firm tannins are a bit raw but the wine shows good concentration and some complexity. A bold, gutsy red with character.

Tasted: Aug 2007    Average price: NZD $20 (~USD $15)

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