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Saint Clair Merlot Reserve Rapauratext
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15¾/20

Saint Clair Merlot Reserve Rapaura 2001

Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandSpicy, smoky vanilla, peppery nose with an herbal, chocolate, black cherry and tobacco undercurrent. Dry, slightly tight with some tannins. Very smoky, vanilla, spicy clove, mocha, tobacco bell pepper flavours. Warm, slightly acidic finish. Reminds us of a cross between Okanagan Valley and Washington.Tasted: 23 May 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$32.95750mlEstimated Retail
Producer: Saint Clair EstateDistributors: Peacock and Martin Wine Merchants
Grape: MerlotUPC: 9418076000427