Tuesday Blind Tastings

Fighting Gully Road Sangiovese 2016

Beechworth, Australia

Price: $27

Rating: 93

Source: Union Wine Store

Description: A light colour with red on the rim. Pepper, sour cherries and a hint of sulphur on a closed nose. The palate was spicy and balanced with up front fruit and tarry tannins. A good wine that needs time to open up.

Tasting date: 26 February 2019

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