There's a fresh, bright intensity to this wine, with aromas of red plum, cherry, spiced barberry and crushed, mentholated herbs. The rounded palate shows ample concentration of red and black berries, supported by a firm grip of tannins and pervasive acidity. Drink from 2020. Alexander Peartree
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Alcohol13.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterVinifera Imports
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Date Published10/1/2019
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