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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
Fragrant blend of cabernet and merlot, with lifted cedar, smoky oak, redcurrant-raspberry, tobacco. Mid-weight with vibrant cherry, spice and some bitter tannin on the finish. Very good length. Best 2009 to 2012. Vintages Essential.
- Price:
- $19.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Niagara Peninsula
- Cellar keeper
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