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Matua Valley Merlot 2004

Tasted:14 May 2007 (age 3 years)
Name:Matua Valley Shingle Peak Merlot
Variety:Merlot (9)
Year:2004
Producer:Matua Valley
Region:Hawkes Bay
Rating:ok
Web Site:http://www.matua.co.nz
 
The colour was quite deep red, and there were light legs. The bouquet showed strong spicy berry fruit, and soft wood. The flavour showed spice, vanilla and licourice, plum and berry fruit, and soft tannic finish. This wine was quite fruity with some soft tannin balance.

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