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James Haselgrove Futures Adelaide Winemakers Shiraz 2008 Wine Review

James Haselgrove Futures Adelaide Winemakers Shiraz 2008

James Haselgrove Futures Adelaide Winemakers Shiraz 2008

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $30.95

Drink: 2011-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: James Haselgrove

Agent: The Merchant Vintner Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Murky, black depths of deep-down pleasure with black fruit, smoky oak and some dark spices to finish. Leaves you longing for more.

This James Haselgrove Futures Adelaide Winemakers Shiraz 2008 was reviewed on September 17, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Heath rated this wine as 95/100
Impenetrable colour; lashings of oak dominates the bouquet, with super ripe black fruit lurking beneath; the palate is dense and chewy, and quite traditional in style; very warm and quite oaky to conclude, this is for those who enjoy more of everything. [Drink until 2020]. Score: 91 Source: James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au

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