Tuesday Blind Tastings
Spinifex Bete Noir Shiraz 2013
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $35
Rating: 95
Source: MyWineGuy
Description: A dark colour. The nose was seductive with raspberries evident. The palate was full flavoured with spice, more raspberries and sweet fruit. The tannins were beautiful and soft and gave the wine a magnificent mouth feel. A terrific wine that should age well for 5 years plus.
Tasting date: 12 July 2016
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