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Xanadu Frankland River Australia Shiraz 2004

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86/100 45

A moderately dense red with good weight and fruit/alcohol sweetness balanced by firm, drying tannins. Raspberry, cassis and cracked pepper with a soid influence of spicy oak. A big and vibrant red with obvious cellaring potential.

Tasted: Jul 2007   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $30 (~USD $23)

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