Tuesday Blind Tastings
Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz 2004
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $45
Rating: 96
Source: Cellar
Description: Dark ruby colour. Mushrooms, liquorice, apricots, spice and perfume on the nose. The palate was intense and profound with rich, savoury fruit, fine tannins and a depth of flavour.
Tasting date: 16 February 2021
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