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90
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
Very classy and tidy, with a creamy, cool bouquet of perfectly ripened black cherry with subtle mint, cedar and earthy notes. Terrific poise and length, with quite firm tannin. Very good length. It’s OK now, but will be more exciting 2009 to 2012.
- Price:
- $33.25
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- McLaren Vale
- Cellar keeper
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