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87
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Consistently good year after year, so if you see the 2007, go for it. The 2006 shows peach cobbler and banana fruit, with honey and bread crust notes that are common to this grape. Mid-weight, smooth and mellow with lively, tingling acidity and some drying, lemony tartness. Good length.
- Price:
- $10.20
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Pinot Grigio
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Mendoza
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