Tuesday Blind Tastings
Balgownie Estate Shiraz Viognier 2005
Bendigo, Australia
Price: $30
Rating: 91
Source: Cellar
Description: Stelvin cap so colour was deep red with lighter edge. Nose showed apricot and pepper as well as fresh plummy fruit. Palate was round, rich and satisfying. A lovely drinking wine.
Tasting date: 19 January 2016
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