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Craggy Range Merlottext
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16¾/20

Craggy Range Merlot 2002

Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New ZealandImpressive for young vines -- and it's only the second harvest. Very dark cherry colour. Peppery, barnyard, spicy, chocolate nose laced with clove, black cherry aromas, compost and saddle leather. Rich, full palate with soft, supple dry tannins and peppery, plum jam/Christmas pudding and smoky vanilla flavours. Young with fine near term potential of two to four years. Reminiscent of Pomerol reds.Tasted: 28 January 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$51.90750mlSpeculative - Winspeer
AB$45.90750mlFine Wine Boutiques
Producer: Craggy Range Vineyards Ltd.Distributors: Select Wine Merchants Ltd.
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 711026UPC: 9421004550550
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93/100Craggy Range Merlot 2001Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand