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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
The taste is aromatic fireworks of chocolate mint, woodsmoke and cassis. It is medium-full bodied, initially sweet and rounded then loses steam on the finish. Now through to 2010. Vintages Essential. LCBO 321927
- Price:
- $25.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- South Australia
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