Tuesday Blind Tastings
Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 2008
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $180
Rating: 97
Source: Carwyn Cellars
Description: A dense, black colour. Alcohol, cinnamon, vanilla and liquorice on the nose. Pepper, black and plummy fruit on the palate which was sweet, intense and balanced. An incredible, young, lively wine that will improve for 20 years plus.
Tasting date: 25 October 2016
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