Tuesday Blind Tastings

Unico Zelo Exocarpos Nebbiolo 2015

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Price: $50

Rating: 93

Source: Blackhearts & Sparrows

Description: A light colour with red on the rim. Sour cherry, red cherry, spice on a floral nose. The palate was soft and spicy with firm tannins and lovely acid. An impressive wine that needs time to develop. Look at it again in 5 years.

Tasting date: 13 June 2017

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