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Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $15
Producer: Durbanville Hills
Region & Country: Durbanville, South Africa
Grape Variety: Shiraz
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: Taste Food & Wine, Chicago, IL - 05/17/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 06/17/2008
Appearance: Purple-ish black
Nose: Light, pepper scent
Taste: Light, fruity and berry
Finish: Acidic and warm
Overall Impression: I have had better when it comes to a Shiraz, but this one wasn't a complete let down. It might be better as a stand-alone wine.
Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $20
Producer: Sergio Carlei
Region & Country: Victoria, Australia
Grape Variety: Shiraz
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/07/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/07/2008
Appearance: Dark, cherry red
Nose: Plum scent with cheery accents
Taste: It is a little spicy, but very flavorful
Finish: Dry finish and slightly acidic
Overall Impression: This wine went well with pasta, but I believe it would be a good stand-alone wine as well. It was very tasty and I really liked it. Good!
Overall Rating: 90/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
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