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Viljoensdrift Serenity Named Varietal Blends-Red 2005 Wine Review

Viljoensdrift Serenity Named Varietal Blends-Red 2005

Viljoensdrift Serenity Named Varietal Blends-Red 2005

W.O., Robertson, South Africa

Community Score:89/100

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2011-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Viljoensdrift

Agent: Bokke Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Juicy and vibrant with almost full-bodied weight. This is a bright, happy wine with some lovely ripe black fruit.

This Viljoensdrift Serenity Named Varietal Blends-Red 2005 was reviewed on November 26, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Cabernet-led Bordeaux style, not retasted, had clear quality ambitions confirmed last edition by vivid succulent fruit balanced by sufficient acidity & suave tannins. Score: 4 (out of 5) Source: Ingrid Motteux, Platter's South African Wine Guide

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