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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
Quality has slipped a bit in this vintage, though it still provides merlot cuddliness. Nose is less fruity, with grainy-cereal character partially blocking the raspberry jam and anise. Soft and warm, with dry tea bag–tasting tannin. Good length. LCBO 467985
- Price:
- $13.85
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Mendoza
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