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Harcourt Valley Vineyards  Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Harcourt Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Bendigo, Australia

Price: $25

Rating: 91

Source: Cellar

Description: Full bodied with purple on the rim. Capsicums, mint and perfume and a bit of volatility on the nose. The palate had sweet, berry fruit with firm tannins and good acid. At its best in 5 to 7 years.

Tasting date: 05 September 2017



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