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Score 89/100 · Drink 2006-2020, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, Nov 2019

The 2004 The Ball Buster Proprietary Red is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet and Merlot. It's meaty and savory in profile, with rich, dried-fruit character on the nose. Black cherries, tobacco, vanilla, spice and a bit of warmth are on the palate, which is full-bodied, supple and creamy. The first vintage of this wine was the 2001.

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90/100

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90
90/100

Josh Raynolds

89
89/100

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

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90 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 90/100 · Josh Raynolds, Jul 2006

Deep ruby. Blackberry, cassis, roasted coffee, vanilla and coconut on the nose-pretty exotic stuff. Thick and weighty, with powerful dark fruit flavors and a supple, velvety texture. The cassis flavor takes on an almost liqueur-like tone on the sweet, lush finish, but there's also energy and clarity here. A real overachiever for the price.

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Red

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Dry

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