Tuesday Blind Tastings
Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier 2013
Canberra District, Australia
Price: $34.50
Rating: 94
Source: Canterbury Wines
Description: Medium bodied with red on the rim. Plums, apricots, pepper and briary fruit on the nose. The palate was soft, rich and delicate with lots of complexity. A luscious wine that is drinking well.
Tasting date: 20 June 2017
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