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87
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Fairly rich nose of plum, black cherry, barrel smoke and spice from the warmer climate in this area of the North Island. Enough weight, fruit depth and some creaminess, with firm acidity
to drink well through to 2011.
- Price:
- $15.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot-Cabernet
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Hawkes Bay
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