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Wishart Cabernet Franc - Merlot 2002

Tasted:	13 Aug 2005 (age 3 years)
Name:	Wishart Basket Press (166)
Variety:	Cabernet Franc - Merlot
Year:	2002
Producer:	Wishart
Region:	Hawkes Bay
Rating:	ok+
Web Site:	http://www.wishartwinery.co.nz

The colour was medium-deep ruby red. There was a medium spicy currant and berry fruit bouquet, with light oak. The taste had smooth currant and plum fruit, light vanilla wood, and soft spicy tannins. This wine had strong fruit with soft tannin balance.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.