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Forrest Estate John Forrest Collection Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2005

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90/100 45

Rich, ripe wine with strong dark berry and spice flavours. Very dense red with complex flavours on a muscular frame. A tad tough on the finish at this stage although bottle age should mellow that tannic edge in time. Big wine with a bright future.

Tasted: Apr 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $70 (~USD $59)

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