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Te Mata Woodthorpe Merlot/Cabernets Hawke's Bay NZ 2008

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85/100 45

Strong, ripe berry with hints of pepper and herb characters. Also floral? Nicely textured red with ripe, chewy tannins. Classy little red at a good price.

Tasted: Feb 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $21 (~USD $16)

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