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Over the Shoulder Yarra Valley Cabernet Merlot Australia 2005

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86/100 45

Lively, chewy red with ripe berry and a suggestion of floral flavours supported by fairly subtle oak. An appealing, supple wine with pleasantly drying tannins. Approachable now.

Tasted: Jun 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $19)

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