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Arniston Bay 2005 Shiraz Merlot

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80 to 84  good
85 to 89  very good
90 to 94  excellent
95 to 100  outstanding
Price Description
New listing. Lifted fruitcake, aromas of candied cherry, clove and burnt sugar. There is bacon as well. It’s mid-weight, sweet and sour, with a hot, spicy finish. LCBO 43927
Price:
$9.95
Type:
Red
Varietal:
Shiraz Merlot
Vintage:
2005
Region:
Western Cape
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