2010 Robert Oatley Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia
Nearly translucent dark purple. Pleasing aromas of freshly crushed blueberries and blackberries pick up some earth and pepper once in the mouth. Medium in body, this is not your typical syrupy Shiraz.
MSRP: $20 (April 2012)
Wine Lines rating: 87
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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