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Thorn Clarke William Randell Australia Shiraz 2001

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86/100 45

An oaky and very ripe Shiraz with strong toasty, smoky characters that slightly mask luscious fruit flavours. Sweet, ripe and over-oaked. Super-ripe, porty. Old-fashioned style

Tasted: May 2004   Closure: Cork    Average price: NZD $44 (~USD $34)

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