Tuesday Blind Tastings
Clonakilla O'Riada Shiraz 2009
Canberra District, Australia
Price: $35
Rating: 94
Source: Cellar
Description: Full bodied. Blackberries, liquorice, pepper and perfume on the nose. The palate was savoury and tarry with up front tannins, good acidity and length. A well made wine drinking at its best.
Tasting date: 10 July 2018
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