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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
Mindful of a good Mosel riesling, this is a semi-sweet, mellow, delicate style, with appealing peachy fruit and bright, lemony acidity. Some waxy, wet wool on the nose may dissipate in time. Very good length. Best 2008 to 2010.
- Price:
- $12.25
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Riesling
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Niagara Peninsula
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