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Te Awa Zone 6 Merlot Cabernet Hawke's Bay NZ 2003

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Dense, chewy red with a gamy edge from bottle development. 2003 was a challenging year for red wines in Hawke’s Bay and this is a good example from this vintage. It has a curious eucalypt character with some slightly herbal notes but overall is a good solid red.

Tasted: Jan 2010    Average price: NZD $38 (~USD $32)

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