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Rose Tree Cottage Hawke's Bay NZ Merlot 2004

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86/100 45

Soft, rich and savoury Merlot that is now showing some good Bovril/forest floor bottle developed characters. The texture has become silkier with age and is now very appealing.

Tasted: Jul 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $24 (~USD $20)

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