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Wine of the Week: Cusumano Syrah, Italy

Natalie Decants - May 15, 2013

Shopping is the fine art of acquiring things you don’t need with money you don’t have. However, with this bargain bottle, you won’t have to worry about that … for a while.

Enjoy,
Natalie

Sale Ends: May 26, 2013

Sale Price: $9.95 | Save: $1.00 (Usually $10.95)

Natalie’s Score: 87/100

Cusumano Syrah

Incredible for this price point! Luscious and full-bodied with layers of fleshy-rip dark fruit. Smooth and tasty.

Drink: 2011-2013
LCBO Code: 145490
Sugar Code: Extra Dry

Find this wine  in your closest LCBO stores now. Feel free to share this thrifty wine find on Facebook or on Twitter for Wine Wednesday #WW with thirsty friends.

Know others who prefer not to pay more than they have to for pleasure, at least when it comes to wine? Please forward this to them and they can get my weekly wine bargain bottle.

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