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Shooting Star Blue Franc - 2008

Item # 11208 | (750)mL

Color: Red
Vintage: 2008
Country: USA

Region: Washington
Producer: Shooting Star
Grape Variety: Blaufränkisch

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Bottle Price: $16.99
Case of 12: $183.49

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Tasting Notes

Great color, medium body, dense, rich velvety fruit. It is delicious and ready for enjoyment.

Astor's Glossary of Terms

Blaufränkisch

Germans call it Lemberger, Austrians call it Blaufränkisch; let's call the whole thing off. What's important is that this black grape variety produces spicy wines with good tannins and firm acidity, similar to one of the crus of Beaujolais; in fact, until recently, Blaufränkisch was believed to be Gamay. These are often ageworthy wines, and they're some of the best things coming out of Austria...
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