Tuesday Blind Tastings
Brokenwood Nebbiolo 2005
Beechworth, Australia
Price: $40
Rating: 92
Source: Cellar
Description: A light colour with evidence of browning. A spicy nose. The palate was variously described as hot, fiery and earthy. The tannins were balanced and worked well with the acid. The palate was thin after the promise of the nose. Drink now.
Tasting date: 05 January 2016
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