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Saturday, 24 May 2014

Toolangi Yarra Valley Shiraz 2010



I'm a little unsure how a $20 Shiraz comes to market as a four year old. Regardless, savoury on opening, suggestive of whole bunch - 20% inclusion of stems - cassis, bramble/briar.

Peppery, hints of charred meat, violets. Seems quite closed, flashes of eucalypt; good savoury body - fruit appears somewhat lacking.

Medium bodied, fine grain tannin, good length but somewhat lacking in cohesion and presence to be considered 'better' - however one approaches such a qualitative assessment. 89

Tasted on: Sunday 11th May, a Root Day 
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.toolangi.com/

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