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87
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
Shiraz fills out cabernet’s mid-palate “hollow spot” by adding flesh and ripe, spicy, peppery fruit. This example is under-priced given its concentration. Expect a complete nose of currants, cherries, cedar, sawdust and eucalyptus. Mid-weight, mellow and spicy. LCBO 106377
- Price:
- $12.45
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Southeastern Australia
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