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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
The label sports one gold and four silver medals, making it well worth sampling. This is a smooth and satisfying merlot showing blueberry, black cherry and charcoal. A touch sweet, but refined, with a chocolate-mint finish and soft tannin. Good length. May age a couple of years, but drink now while supplies last. LCBO 336347
- Price:
- $15.45
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Southeastern Australia
- Cellar keeper
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