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Tortoise Creek 2006 Syrah

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Price Description
New listing. Another New World–style local syrah. Rich nose of cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate and spice. Ripe, sweetish and fairly pure fruit depth, with good weight and a chocolate cream finish. Easy tannin. Now to 2010.
Price:
$13.30
Type:
Red
Varietal:
Syrah
Vintage:
2006
Region:
Pays d’Oc
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