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Luscious cherry & blackberry aromas greet the nose, wrapped with chocolate & vanilla. Underlying spicy, peppery & tobacco notes abound that distinguish classic cool-climate Shiraz. A sumptuous, textural palate, with layered complexity & long berry flavours coated with lingering spicy cherry flavours. ...

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