Tuesday Blind Tastings
Tudor Shiraz 2015
Central Victoria, Australia
Price: $13
Rating: 91
Source: Aldi
Description: Medium bodied. Plums, berries, pepper and spice on the nose. The palate had generous, berry fruit with light tannin and good acid. A drink now style and amazing value for money.
Tasting date: 18 April 2017
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