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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
This wine is dark, brooding and youthfully austere, with blackberry, spice, earth and charcoal aromas. A mix of ripe and dark fruit, with some greenness and creamy oak on the palate. A bit hot. Best to drink from 2009 to 2012.
- Price:
- $14.25
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- South Australia
- Cellar keeper
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