Tuesday Blind Tastings
Dionysus Shiraz 2014
Canberra District, Australia
Price: $28
Rating: 95
Source: Cellar door
Description: Massive white pepper with a hint of apricots on the nose. There was generous fruit on the palate with the fruit lingering on the tongue. The finish was long and balanced. A wine with a beautiful mouth feel that should reward cellaring for five years plus.
Tasting date: 24 May 2016
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