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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
Wears the new Beamsville Bench VQA appellation (created in 2006). Rich, supple chardonnay, with generous oak-driven woodsmoke, cashew, butter and peach pie flavours. Good acidity, some heat and smoke on the finish. Very good length. Vintages Essential.
- Price:
- $22.20
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Beamsville Bench
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