Tuesday Blind Tastings
Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz 2011
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $25
Rating: 94
Source: Cellar
Description: A dark colour with mocha, mint and a hint of perfume. Sweet plummy fruit on the palate with good length. A high octane wine that will cellar for 10 years plus.
Tasting date: 23 August 2016
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