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Nepenthe Rogue Cabernet Merlot Shiraztext
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15¾/20

Nepenthe Rogue Cabernet Merlot Shiraz 2005

Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaPeppery, graphite, black cherry, cassis, savoury, floral, tobacco nose. Round, dry, slightly tannic but supple entry. Smoky, liquorice, cassis jam, cherry, vanilla, peppery, tobacco flavours with a black olive, cedar and spicy herb aftertaste. Finish is a bit tart but solid fruit. Needs a year to soften the dry tannins.Tasted: 30 April 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$24.00750mlspeculative listing - Vinterra Wine Merchants
QC$19.00750ml 
Producer: Nepenthe Wines PtyDistributors: Charton-Hobbs
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - SyrahCSPC: 459594