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90
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
Cab-merlot is the Bordeaux combo, which this relatively lean, refined red emulates. Complex nose of cassis, blackberry, plum, mint, earthy mineral and spice. Dark berry fruit flavours at its core, with well-integrated creamy oak and earthy complexity. Drink now to 2011. Vintages Essential.
- Price:
- $23.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Limestone Coast
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