Tuesday Blind Tastings

Annie's Lane Copper Trail Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec 2000

Clare Valley, Australia

Price: $45

Rating: 95

Source: Cellar

Description: Raspberries and developed characters on the nose. The palate was astringent with sweet fruit. The wine was delicate with a good acid balance. A very satisfying wine that was drinking at its peak.

Tasting date: 17 May 2016

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