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86
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
A European-style, aging red. Quite rich leather, smoke, chocolate and plummy nose. It is medium-full, supple, dense and warm, with some alcohol heat. Good length. Dry. Enjoy 2008 to 2012.
- Price:
- $12.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Malbec
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Mendoza
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