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Desert Edge Shiraz - Cabernet 2002

Tasted:	28 Jan 2005 (age 3 years)
Name:	Desert Edge (38)
Variety:	Shiraz - Cabernet (18)
Year:	2002
Producer:	Desert Edge
Region:	Australia
Rating:	ok
Web Site:	Not available

The colour was a deep strong ruby red, with quite a lot of sediment. The bouquet had soft currant and minty fruit. taste showed a light tannin soft start, moderate berry fruit, and a dry woody vanilla finish. This wine was quite smootha and soft, with well integrated flavours.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.