Tuesday Blind Tastings
Haan Prestige Shiraz 2010
Barossa Valley, Australia
Price: $50
Rating: 93
Source: Jim's Cellars
Description: A dark colour with red on the rim. Mocha, coffee, jam and plums on the nose. The plate was high toned with good acidity and an underlying fineness. A very good wine that needs another 5 years.
Tasting date: 04 April 2017
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