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Riposte The Cutlass Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019

95 points
Drink to 2027, screwcap, 13.5% alc


Adelaide Hills and Shiraz are having a public love affair, exemplified by this brightly flavoured pepper and spice cherry fruits, on a very complex palate that’s just within medium-bodied bounds. Its 50% whole bunch fermentation adds fine, savoury tannins to the long finish.