Tuesday Blind Tastings

Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 1992

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Price: $50

Rating: 94

Source: Cellar

Description: Medium bodied. Spice, pepper, vanilla and development on the nose. The palate was intense and rich with tangy acid and sweet fruit. A beautiful wine drinking at its peak.

Tasting date: 15 May 2018

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