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Hans Herzog Spirit of Marlborough Merlot Cabernet Marlborough NZ 2002

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93/100 55

Attractive wine that is more about texture than taste. Wonderfully mellow texture that has obviously benefited from bottle age. It's hard to isolate the flavours in this complex and integrated wine. Like a good Bordeaux.

Tasted: May 2011   Closure: Diam    Average price: NZD $49 (~USD $37)

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