Tuesday Blind Tastings
Dionysus Gamay 2015
Canberra District, Australia
Price: $20
Rating: 92
Source: Cellar door
Description: A pale colour. Pepper, strawberries, cherries and a hint of tobacco on the nose. The palate had high toned fruit with spice and intensity. A beautiful drinking wine with plenty to offer.
Tasting date: 24 January 2017
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