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De Bortoli 2004 Vat 9 Cabernet Sauvignon

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80 to 84  good
85 to 89  very good
90 to 94  excellent
95 to 100  outstanding
Price Description
Good value in an easy drinking, authentic cabernet. Rich eucalyptus and cassis, with chocolate and cabernet earthiness. Medium-full bodied, smooth, with unexpected lushness. Very fine tannin; long minty, berry finish. Now to 2010.
Price:
$15.15
Type:
Red
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2004
Region:
Southeastern Australia
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