Tuesday Blind Tastings
Utopos Shiraz 2016
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $42
Rating: 94
Source: Artisans of Barossa
Description: A dark colour with purple on the rim. Cocoa, camphor oak and vanilla on the nose. The palate was sweet, luscious and balanced with a silky mouthfeel, soft, drying tannins, lovely acidity and good length. A delicious wine with oak dominating at the moment.
Tasting date: 26 February 2019
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