Tuesday Blind Tastings
Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier 2013
Canberra District, Australia
Price: $30
Rating: 95
Source: Canterbury Wines
Description: Medium bodied. Pepper, spice and briary fruit on the nose. The palate was rich, spicy and high toned with soft tannins, subdued acidity and cool climate fruit. A complex and flavoursome wine that was very moreish.
Tasting date: 28 August 2018
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