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Henry's Drive Vignerons The Trial of John Monford Cabernet Shiraztext
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Henry's Drive Vignerons The Trial of John Monford Cabernet Shiraz 2007

Padthaway, South Australia, AustraliaFifteen year old vines are the backbone of this fragrant, floral lifted red fruit nose flecked with oregano. The wine gets a lengthy maceration of up to 5 weeks and then spends another 14 months wood most of which (80%) is French and forty percent of that is new. The attack is ripe and sweet with intense, savoury, cedar-y, blueberry fruit and along well-blanced finish. A cool-styled red for grilled meats.Tasted: 01 January 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
Australia$30.00750mlsrp
US$35.00750mlsrp
Producer: Henry's Drive VigneronDistributors: Christopher Stewart Wines and Spirits Inc.
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz