Watershed Senses Shiraz 2004, Margaret River, Australia: In 2007, this Shiraz was awarded Gold by the prestigious Mundus Vini International Wine Academy. This wine exhibits lots of fruit concentration and intensity with robust aromas of ripe black raspberries, tar, kirsch and smoke. Not overdone but offers lots of flavor for the buck. Drink: 2008-2015. 73767 14% D 750 mL $20.25 Score: 93/100. January 10, 2009
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Coyote's Run Estate Winery Black Paw Vineyard Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely pent-up, almost coiled up, kinetic energy in this wine that unfolds on the palate with vibrant dazzling green apple fruit and white peach. A smoky almond finish. Phenomenal balance and length. Drink: 2011-2015. 49775 12.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 23, 2011
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