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Mills Reef Elspeth Hawke's Bay NZ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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93/100 55

There are only a handful of NZ wines made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon - this is the best. Big, dense red with dark berry, black olive, cedar and slightly minty flavours together with a storng influence of classy oak. Great potential.

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

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