The McCrae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley 2009, 14.5%, €51.99 Intense ripe dark fruits and toasty vanilla and coffee. It has well-integrated fine tannins and excellent length. Stockists: Redmond’s, Ranelagh; O’Briens.
The McRae Wood Shiraz 2009
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