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19 Crimes Dark Red 2017

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Inky dark purple hue with aromas of tar, mocha, rich ripe blackberries, and plenty of savory spices.

Silky, thickish, rich chocolaty dark ripe berry foundation, tarry nuances, loads of spice, and rich lingering fruit filled finish and a tail end touch of smoke.

Yes this is a 20 megaton fruit bomb that should appeal to the modern day palate of red wine lovers who don't "like" red wine for the most part and don't want to spend a lot of money.  At $8 this is hard to beat.  And while I have my moments of wine snobbery--I mean I have been studying wine for over 40 years--I LOVE this!  So there, deal with it.  From the land of down under it's a blend of Shiraz (Syrah or Sirah) Grenache and Cabernet but I tell you, this is pretty much all Shiraz! 

I say raise a glass!

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