Tuesday Blind Tastings

Balgownie Estate Black Label Sangiovese 2014

Bendigo, Australia

Price: $28

Rating: 93

Source: Cellar door

Description: A light colour with purple on the rim. Cherries and perfume on the nose. More cherries on the palate with savouriness, grippy tannins, good acid and rich delicious fruit. An exciting wine that will cellar well.

Tasting date: 02 August 2016

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