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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 listing with good complexity, if not much finesse. Soft
aromas of black pepper, underbrush, dried herbs and raspberry jam. Mid-weight, with firm acid, dry dusty tannin and a good fruit core. Good length. Drink now through 2010. LCBO 665281
- Price:
- $9.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Western Cape
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