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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
An every-night house red bursting with fresh plum and strawberry fruit, plus the pepper and clove spice of grenache. No great depth, but balanced, with high alcohol in check; a touch of sweetness. Serve lightly chilled. Now to 2009.
- Price:
- $13.25
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Shiraz-Grenache
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Southeastern Australia
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