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85
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
Fairly vibrant sauvignon with lifted gooseberry, tangerine, celery and licorice aromas. Medium weight, fleshy and soft, finishing a bit dry, with flinty minerality and alcohol heat. LCBO 329573
- Price:
- $14.15
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Southeastern Australia
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