Living Roots 2017 Pepperberry Shiraz (Adelaide Hills) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Living Roots 2017 Pepperberry Shiraz (Adelaide Hills)

Rating
88
Price
$28
Winery
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
13%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
8/1/2019
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From the relatively cool climes of the Adelaide Hills, this wine shows little of the ripe richness seen in the valleys below. Instead the pendulum seems to have swung almost too far the other way, with elements of this wine feeling lean and a touch underripe. There are soft aromas of red fruit, licorice, cola and wild herb and spice characters, and a silkiness to the palate. Tannins feel a little astringent and bitter, but with time in the glass they settle in and the fruit comes to the fore. This likely will benefit from food. Christina Pickard

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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