Piping Shrike Shiraz 2006

$16.99 -- 89 pts Wine Advocate

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The 2006 Shiraz is purple-colored. The aromatics are muted, but with coaxing, cinnamon, violets, and blueberry emerge. This leads to a full-bodied, mouth-filling, lengthy wine with tons of fruit and flavor. If the nose emerges from its cocoon, my score will appear to be conservative. Piping Shrike is produced at the Charles Cimicky winery. It is usually one of the better values in full-flavored Shiraz. -Jay Miller, Wine Advocate

Cheese Pairing: Parmesan, Pecorino Romano

Food Pairing: Roasted Lamb, Grilled Tuna

Purchase Piping Shrike Shiraz 2006

Vintage: 2006

Region: Barossa Valley, Australia

Rating: 89 pts Wine Advocate

Lifespan: Drink now

Grape: Shiraz

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