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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
A juicy and spicy red to enjoy lightly chilled, almost like beaujolais, with spicy ribs and wings. Generous sour plum, cherry fruit and pepper and clove spice aromas are driven by the grenache. Long red licorice and spice finish; not much tannin. Now to 2011. LCBO 476838
- Price:
- $18.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- New South Wales
- Cellar keeper
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