Powell & Son Riverside Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro 2018
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The 2018 Riverside is pronounced with its aromas of ripe kirsch, glace cherry and plum. The palate is soft, rich and delicately textured with signature Mataro tannin maintaining a frame.
Blend: 70% Grenache, 20% Mataro, 10% Shiraz
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