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85
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
New listing. This merlot is almost over-the-top sweet. Very ripe raspberry–plum jam aromas with hints of cream, tobacco and leather. It is mid-weight, with some delicacy and notable sweet and sourness on the finish. Good length. Enjoy now to 2010.
- Price:
- $12.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Mendoza
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