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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
Based in the cool Yarra Valley north of Melbourne, de Bortoli is famous for pioneering work with pinot, although this lower-priced bottling is not entirely sourced from Yarra. It’s a fairly juicy and fleshy pinot with sour cran-cherry fruit, herbs and clove spice. Sour and edgy on the palate, with some tannin. Chill lightly. LCBO 61622
- Price:
- $15.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Southeastern Australia
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