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Mission Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Merlot 2009

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83/100 35

Quite a gutsy Merlot with berry, leather and strong spicy oak flavours. Firmly structured with fine and slightly grippy tannins. Needs time.

Tasted: Jun 2011   Closure: Diam    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $19)

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