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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
Rosemount’s flagship shiraz remains on the mark this vintage. Rich, ripe prune–black cherry fruit with clove-nutmeg spiciness, vanilla and cedar. Supple, smooth and quite substantial, with fine tannin and some alcohol heat.
- Price:
- $16.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Southeastern Australia
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