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inkberry Mountain Estate shiraz cabernet 2017

Inkberry 2017 Mountain Estate Shiraz-Cabernet (Central Ranges ...
Highly pigmented, with somewhat opaque garnet hue with aromas of sweet vanilla cream frosting after a bit of breathing. A gentle bouquet of baked dark berry pie, with gentle sweet baking spices at the rim.

Palate--Supple texture with relaxed tannins, a nice "shirazy" mid palate beam of black raspberries, a touch of savory spices down the middle and a finish of oak and sweet fruit.

Can't remember what I paid for this Aussie bold red but I know it wasn't the routine $14 listed.  I was a bit put off at the very first smell out of the bottle having not breathed at all. "Smells like a cheap cabernet" I said to myself.  I was delightfully surprised when after aerating it into my glass, it was much better.

I am paring this with my Chicago deep dish pizza I have flown in from "Lou Malnati's." Always a great Sunday evening treat for my wife and I so raise a glass!

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