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Mills Reef Elspeth Cabernet Merlot Hawke's Bay NZ 2006

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85/100 45

Dense, complex and powerful red wine with layers of berry, savoury/spice and oak flavour. Firm tannins suggest cellaring potential. The oak and tannins are a little prominent now - this is not a wine for immediate drinking.

Tasted: Dec 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $40 (~USD $34)

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