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Charles Cimicky 2005 Piping Shrike Shiraz
Very good wine at a fair price; it’s not hard to understand Robert Parker’s 90 rating. Very full, smooth and seductive, but lacking some of the complexity and grip I expect of top Barossa shiraz. Typical aromas of ripe cassis, mint and cocoa powder, but I wanted more complexity, and less alcohol heat on the finish. LCBO 48504
- Price:
- $19.75
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Barossa Valley
Score: 88
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good | 85 to 89 very good | 90 to 94 excellent | 95 to 100 outstanding
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