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The Country Vintner 2006 Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

Australia, Western Australia
B-
very strong and good, but way too bitter the second day
Vineyard: The Country Vintner
Color: Red
Year: 2006
Country: Australia
Logged on: 2008-09-12
Region: Western Australia
Grape: Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
Speciality: Ironberry
Alcohol Content: 14
Date Drank: 2008-09-11
Price: $ 13
Size: Bottle 750ml
Purchase Location: Wine Shop
Purchase Location Name: Best Cellars
Taste: Very strong with lots of dark berries
Finish: Burst of berry
Accompanying Foods: Walnut pomegranate chicken and spicy potatoes
Positives: bold flavor, went well with a spicy dish
Negatives: couldn't sustain the good taste
Buy Again? Maybe


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