2012 Bishop Barossa Valley Shiraz
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The deep garnet-purple colored and100% Shiraz 2012 Bishop presents a nose of warm blackcurrants, black plums and wild blueberries with touches of licorice, tar and game. Its full-bodied frame has plenty of juicy black berry flavors held in place by medium levels of grainy tannins, crisp acid and a finish with good persistence. Drink it now to 2020. Imported by Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376
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Josh Raynolds
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(aged in 40% new oak, 90% of it French): Vivid purple. Highly fragrant aromas of candied cassis, blueberry and licorice, with pungent notes of vanilla bean, violet and mocha. Lush, intensely flavored and broad, offering deep black and blue fruit and vanilla qualities and an exotic floral nuance. Finishes smooth, smoky and long, with resonating spiciness and slow-mounting, supple tannins.