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86
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
New Aussie-inspired spin
on local syrah grape. Complex notes of sweet cran-cherry, chocolate, floral, mineral and peppery spice. Medium weight, fleshy, sweetish and warm, with soft tannin and juicy fruit. Now to 2010.
- Price:
- $11.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Pays d’Oc
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