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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
A cooler clime shiraz, with menthol, blackcurrant, cedar and mineral. Maturing, fairly smooth and piquant, with sour fruit. Soft tannin; drier, earthier Euro finish. LCBO 599100
- Price:
- $13.05
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Limestone Coast, South Australia
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