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Stonyridge Larose Auckland NZ 2002

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88/100 45

Deep, lush, accessible, fleshy. Quite soft -verging on jammy. Shorter than 03. Velvet textured wine that doesn’t suggest great long term potential. Very appealing right now. Quite oaky with some Cabernet cedar character.

Tasted: Feb 2005    Average price: NZD $100 (~USD $84)

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