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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
This aromatic, muscat-like musqué clone is not native to Niagara, but the region is now a leading producer, making it a local specialty of sorts. Look for intense floral, pepper, grapefruit and star fruit aromas. Texture is fleshy, solid and slightly mineral. Vintages. LCBO 640516
- Price:
- $16.95
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay Musqué
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
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