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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
This vintage makes the move to screw cap. Fragrant, generous menthol, charcoal, bacon and ripe blackcurrant fruit. Smooth, elegant, slightly sour, taut palate. Interesting pine cone on the finish. Very good length. Lots going on.
- Price:
- $15.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Padthaway
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