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Sileni Estate Selection Merlot Cabernets Hawke's Bay NZ 2000

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81/100 35

An interesting red with quite intense fruit flavours but not a lot of weight or mouth feel. Herbal savoury characters with emerging bottle development. A touch too green.

Tasted: May 2004   Closure: Cork    Average price: NZD $35 (~USD $27)

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