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92
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
Robert Parker has rated this wine 91; I rate it a bit higher because it not only exudes power but also captures solid, age-worthy structure in the manner of long-lived European reds, without being too lean. It even has cedar and lead pencil notes, reminiscent of a maturing French red, plus generous ripe blackberry fruit. Excellent length on the finish. Best 2009 to 2015, maybe longer. LCBO 57000
- Price:
- $21.90
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- McLaren Vale
- Cellar keeper
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