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88
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
West coast reds are often aromatically lifted. This one shows intense blackberry, plum, mocha and beefy aromas. Good weight, density and some tannic firmness, even at four-plus years. Best 2008 to 2011. LCBO 602607
- Price:
- $15.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2003
- Region:
- Western Australia
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