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Penfolds RWT Australia Shiraz 2008
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96/100
Lovely rich, ripe red with a sumptuous texture. Very dense with an "old vines" feel to it. Chocolate mocha, licorice, dark berries, oriental spices and attractive oak. Opulent Shiraz that's a cut or two above your average Barossa Shiraz. Great now but will keep for a long time.
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Tasted: May 2011 Closure: S'cap Average price: n/a
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