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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
Deep yellow colour. The sulphur aroma should dissipate by spring, leaving lychee, peach, fennel and grapefruit that is typical of the grape. Quite soft, off-dry, creamy and rich. Very good length.
- Price:
- $12.25
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Gewürztraminer
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Niagara Peninsula
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