Tuesday Blind Tastings
Blanche Barkly Mary Eileen Shiraz 2008
Bendigo, Australia
Price: $40
Rating: 95
Source: Wine Bank on View
Description: A dark colour with purple on the rim. Spice, vanilla, plums and pepper on the nose. The palate had spice, tannin and plummy fruit with an intensity of flavour. A strong wine that is drinking beautifully but will drink well for at least 5 more years.
Tasting date: 07 March 2017
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