Tuesday Blind Tastings
Parous Shiraz 2012
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $40
Rating: 93
Source: Vinomofo
Description: A dark colour with purple on the rim. Pepper on the nose. A long tasting wine with soft tannins and more pepper on the palate. Drinking nicely now but should improve with time.
Tasting date: 09 February 2016
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