Tuesday Blind Tastings
Massena The Eleventh Hour Shiraz 2012
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $30
Rating: 94
Source: Cellar
Description: Dark ruby browning at the rim. Stewed fruit and Christmas pudding on the nose as well as a hint of white pepper. Palate was sweet and rich with good depth of flavour.
Tasting date: 26 May 2020
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