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EXPRESIONES RESERVE SHIRAZ/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 Mendoza
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer FINCA FLICHMAN
Extremely deep intense purple colour. Intense, spicy, baked warm plum, black cherry nose with some cedary notes. Dry, medium bodied, quite well structured, warm, ripe black cherry flavours with a lingering, somewhat cedary finish. This blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon has 14.5% alcohol and 5 g/L residual sugar with lot number L15-20-5-L3 on the back label. Ready-to-drink. Similar to the recommended best buy 2009 (**/**+) released on December 8, 2012 at $15.95. CSPC 17111
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Cha Hob
Country Argentina
Region
Rating **/**+(88 points)
Spicy, Intense, Bright
LCBO Note Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
Using only hand-picked fruit from the estate's vineyards, this blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for eight months in a combination of American and French oak barrels. Offering impressive depth, this fruit-forward wine features concentrated blackberry and raspberry fruit flavours, with a touch of spice, smoke and sweet oak on the lingering finish. Match it with braised beef and grilled root vegetables. Price $ 15.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - September 19, 2015
Cases bought 599 (12 bottles per case)

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