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Score 14.5/20 · Drink 2000-2006, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Sep 2013

Mid garnet. Rather closed nose. Definite acetaldehyde character here. Faded fruit. Structure is still there, but it's aromatically hollow. (RH)

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90
90/100

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

14
14/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2002-2012, Robert Parker, Oct 2002

Seemingly close to maturity, this dark plum/ruby-colored 1998 offers up sweet aromas of damp earth, compost, pepper, and black currant fruit. The wood component is kept well in the background in this distinctively earthy, ripe, fleshy, full-bodied Shiraz. Consume it over the next decade. Importer: Pacific Wine Partners, Gonzales, CA; tel. (831) 675-2481

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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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