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Stonyridge Larose Auckland NZ 2003

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90/100 45

Stonyridge Larose is one of the country’s more expensive and iconic red wines. It’s a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend with four of the other Bordeaux grape varieties; Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Syrah. This is a typical Larose - an attractive mix of berry flavours with cedar, spice and classy oak. It’s a pleasant, supple, ripe and sustained red from a relatively light vintage.

Tasted: Feb 2005    Average price: NZD $110 (~USD $93)

The above price is the estimated retail price given by the wine maker when it was submitted for review. It may not reflect the actual current market price.
USD pricing is a simple currency conversion from NZD and may not reflect the actual US retail pricing.

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