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Stonecroft Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2009

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90/100 45

Lovely wine with a haunting perfume of ripe berry and floral characters. They follow through onto the palate with the addition of anise, licorice and spicy oak characters. Elegant and moderately powerful Syrah with a lengthy finish.

Tasted: May 2011   Closure: Diam    Average price: NZD $60 (~USD $46)

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