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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
An attention-grabbing, savoury shiraz structured to provide refreshment, an uncommon role for big reds. Appealing aromatics of cool mint-menthol with blueberry-blackcurrant, cranberry, smoke and a touch of earthiness. Medium weight and piquant, with excellent length. LCBO 619460
- Price:
- $13.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Darlington Point, New South Wales
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