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Taylors St Andrews Australia Merlot 2002
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89/100
Classy Merlot that is showing the benefit of good bottle development with attractive savoury characters adding extra interest to berry, plum and spicy oak. Hard to criticise, but the oak does dominate slightly although it’s very classy oak.
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Tasted: Jun 2009 Closure: S'cap Average price: NZD $56 (~USD $43)
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