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Mills Reef Elspeth Trust Vineyard Hawke's Bay NZ Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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94/100 55

More impressive than the regular Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon label from this vintage with greater intensity and depth of flavour. The wine also has more pronounced varietal character with cassis, cedar and a hint of leaf. Succulent fruit and a lingering finish.

Tasted: Jun 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $45 (~USD $34)

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