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89
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
Once Riesling Reserve, this wine originates from estate vineyards in the new Beamsville Bench appellation. Aromatically reserved for the time being, with ripe pear-pineapple fruit, spearmint and wet stone minerality. Medium bodied, gentle, off-dry and very nicely balanced. Excellent length. Best 2008 to 2012. Vintages Essential.
- Price:
- $18.15
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Riesling
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Beamsville Bench
- Cellar keeper
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