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Matua Valley Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2007
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85/100
Dense chocolatey wine with strong plum fruit flavours and an American oak influence that gives it a rather Australian/Barossa-like character. Strong sweet fruit and soft tannins with crakced black pepper flavours.
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Tasted: May 2009 Closure: S'cap Average price: NZD $22 (~USD $18)
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