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Mills Reef Elspeth Trust Vineyard Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2009

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94/100 55

Riper, plumper and fruitier than the Elspeth Syrah from the same vintage. Impressive and seductive sweet fruit flavours with a silken texture and array of red and black berry fruits seasoned with a touch of cracked black pepper and spicy oak.

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

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