Clarendon Hills Bakers Gully Syrah 2008
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The 2008 Bakers Gully Vineyard Syrah gives slightly baked fruit aromas of blackberry pie, spice box and vanilla, stewed cherries, licorice and coffee grounds. Full-bodied with a medium level of soft tannins, it’s well made but a little lacking in structure and finesse, finishing long and fruity.
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