Tuesday Blind Tastings
Turkey Flat Shiraz 2010
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $46
Rating: 94
Source: Dan Murphy's
Description: A dark colour. Olives and spice on the nose. The palate was massive and intense with plenty of acid and tannin. A wine that was still bound up and will reward cellaring for 10 years plus.
Tasting date: 16 August 2016
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