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<H1>Crane Brothers Merlot 2004 -- Wine Sense Shopping Cart</H1>
<B>$29.99</B>
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"Ruby/purple in color, with lush, mocha infused cherries, blueberry, raspberry, black tea, cinnamon and vanilla. Medium-bodied with undertones of coffee, cola, acacia flowers. tobacco and herbs. An unctuous mid-palate that continues on to the supple finish." Winery website.</P>
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<LI>Vintage: 2004
<LI>Region: California
<LI>Lifespan: Drink through 2010
<LI>Grape: Merlot
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