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87
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
New, improved vintage of an old standard. Packs less tropical, more subtle, quite Burgundian aromas of apple, mint, toast and even some flinty minerality. The wine is medium weight, slim, fresh and balanced. Good length.
- Price:
- $11.15
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Southeastern Australia
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