| Rated 90 - What a superb bargain this equal part blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon represents. Dark ruby/purple-colored with a sweet nose of high quality cigar smoke intermixed with dried herb, cassis, and cherry characteristics, this deep, fleshy, medium-bodied 2004 possesses delicious, ripe fruit, good underlying acidity, and notions of plums, allspice, and loamy soil in the finish. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Readers should be buying this one by the case!- - Robert Parker. |
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