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Te Kairanga Jack’s Union Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Hawke's Bay NZ 2005

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85/100 45

Ripe berry and spicy oak flavours with a mellow texture showing the benefit of bottle age. Soft and savoury red that’s probably close to its optimum form right now.

Tasted: Jul 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $21 (~USD $18)

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