Tuesday Blind Tastings
Massena The Eleventh Hour Shiraz 2012
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $33
Rating: 94
Source: Nicks
Description: A dark colour with red on the rim. Strawberry, mocha, alcohol, development on a slightly volatile nose. The palate was rich and powerful with dark fruit, spice, tannin and acid. An appealing wine that will continue to improve with age. Perhaps at its best in 10 years.
Tasting date: 14 February 2017
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