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Incognito Gimlet Gravels Prestige Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2009

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88/100 45

Moderately deep wine with dense berry, spice and black pepper flavours. Strong sweet fruit supported by firm ripe tannins. A big, quite gutsy red at a bargain price.

Tasted: Apr 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $22 (~USD $17)

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