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Denise Lowe

Denise Lowe

Shai Cellars 'Adome' 2008

Santa Ynez Valley, United States
4603 days ago

Denise scored this wine: 91/100

Winemaker Shawn 'Shai' Halahmy's 1st release. Big fruit, chocolate, velvet tannins, smooth finish, food friendly

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