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Plaisir de Merle Shiraz 2002
Paarl, Coastal Region, South AfricaSmoky, saddle leather, peppery, gamey, garrigue aromas with some black cherry underneath. Very dry, warm and round palate with good concentration but with cedar-y, astringent tannins. Black cherry jam, smoky cola, cedar, licorice root flavours. Warm slightly dry finish with some elevated bits of acidity.Tasted: 04 June 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $34.70 | 750ml | speculative listing - Mark Anthony Brands |
AB | $23.99 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 098640UPC: 6001452122405