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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
A piquant compote of blueberry, blackcurrant, mint, clove and chocolate. It’s slimmer than most Aussie shirazes, with a vibrant, sourish edge. Tannin is very fine. Very tasty. Best now through to 2010.
- Price:
- $15.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2004
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