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84
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
Solid Euro-inspired red with leather, pencil shaving, and earthy notes nicely set amid blackberry-plummy fruit. Mid-weight, sturdy, a touch on the sour side but not austere on the palate, with good length. LCBO 620476
- Price:
- $8.10
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2007
- Region:
- Mendoza
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