Name: Penfold's Rawson's Retreat Shiraz Cabernet
Varietal: Blend of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon
Region: South Easter
Country: Australia
Year: 2010 (ignore the above photo vintage)
Price: $6.45
Online Review:
Dark cherry red. Lifted, fresh and lively, offering an array of ripe summer berries and dark spices, with just a touch of subtle oak lurking in the background. A lovely balance of summer berries and light spices with soft tannins adding length on the palate. This medium bodied wine has an attractive fleshy mid-palate and juicy freshness on the finish, ideal for early drinking enjoyment.
-Winemaker's Notes
Personal Review:
First off I would like to note that I tried this wine at the happy hour of Hotel Helix. This place was very interesting and I was surprised my parents were staying there. They said they were the oldest folks in the hotel. The theme was semi-hipster slash disco.
Alright! On to the wine. It was very full bodied. There was a bitter after-taste, which I was told was the result of tannins, and an earthy taste. This wine has a high alcohol content and I felt it right away.
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