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85
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 blend of shiraz, cabernet and merlot is not quite as successful as the 2004 vintage, due to a slightly cooked character. Mature leather, sour currant, berry and earthy notes on the nose and palate. LCBO 611467
- Price:
- $18.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Barossa Valley, South Australia
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