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Mills Reef Elspeth Hawke's Bay NZ Merlot 2005

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86/100 45

Deep, strong-flavoured and resonably dense Merlot with masses of oak and dried fruit/fruit cake flavours. Fairly tough on the finish. Excessive oak although the wine may improve with age.

Tasted: Jun 2007   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $40 (~USD $34)

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