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88
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 shiraz is surprisingly dense and complex for the money. Very lifted smoky, meaty, peppery, fennel, some chocolate. Slim, dense and vibrant. It is quite classy. A bit earthy on the finish, reminiscent of French syrah. Excellent length. Enjoy now through
to 2011. LCBO 527457
- Price:
- $12.75
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Western Cape
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