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Newton Forrest Cornerstone Hawke's Bay NZ Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

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93/100 55

Deep. Lovely dense red with good weight and slippery texture. Bright berry and cedar flavours with a long finish. Supported by a good structure of ripe tannins that suggest excellent cellaring potential.

Tasted: Mar 2004   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $49 (~USD $37)

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