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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Merlot Cabernet Hawke's Bay NZ 2002

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86/100 45

Dense, ripe and vibrant berry flavours offer lots of appeal. A rcih and warming wine with good oak and a long finish.

Tasted: Mar 2004   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $22 (~USD $17)

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