Tuesday Blind Tastings
Passing Clouds Shiraz 2013
Bendigo, Australia
Price: $29
Rating: 93
Source: Wine House
Description: Medium bodied with purple on the rim. Plums, spice, perfume, mocha and pepper on the nose. The palate was ripe with intense berry fruit and fine, dry tannins. A delicate wine that should improve over 5 years.
Tasting date: 18 April 2017
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