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Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz 2016

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There are 3 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Daniel O'Keefe rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Leading on the nose are ripe aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum, closely pursued by cocoa and a little smoke. This offering dials in on the fruit while maintaining a similar structural style to other quality offerings, namely a full body, robust tannins, and integrated acidity. Barrel aging shows nicely on the palate, adding more cocoa and smoke to the dark fruit medley that transitions into the finish. A bold and elegant offering with at least another half decade of prime drinking ahead. Enjoy with red meats, especially off the grill.
Rebecca Meir-Liebman rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

There is something rich yet elegant about this medium body Shiraz with flavours of mocha, spice and red fruit. It is well balanced with a fresh acidity on the finish and almost tastes closer to a Southern France Syrah as opposed to an Australian Shiraz. The texture is round and rich with ripe raspberries, but also an earthiness with wood characteristics due to a 12 month aging period in French and American oak barrels. A good wine for the price.
Carolyn Hetke rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A straightforward Shiraz with dark plum fruit on the nose and palate. Medium bodied. Medium plus finish. Try it with wood oven pizza. Tasted June 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com




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Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Drink: 2019-2023. 668590 14.30% D 750 mL  $22.95. July 5, 2019  Full Review

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