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Nine Stones Hilltops Shiraztext
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15½/20

Nine Stones Hilltops Shiraz 2005

New South Wales, AustraliaSmoky, roasted bell pepper, animal, floral, white pepper, black cherry nose. Round, fresh palate with light tannins but a bit lean. Black cherry, blueberry, licorice, cola, mocha, meaty, savoury flavours with a tart, round, warm finish. Nice fruit flavours but just too much acidity in the end. Best served with rich, fatty meats.Tasted: 19 December 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$16.95750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Evans Wine CompanyDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 218966UPC: 089419579031