Tuesday Blind Tastings
Water Wheel Shiraz 2005
Bendigo, Australia
Price: $15
Rating: 95
Source: Cellar
Description: Full bodied with red on the rim. Berries, dark plums, raspberries, pepper, spice, vanilla and cigar box on the nose. The palate was deep, rich and integrated with up front sweetness and a dry, dusty finish. A classy, fruit driven wine that was at its best.
Tasting date: 12 December 2017
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