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85
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
More complexity than expected for the price, with dark cherry-prune fruit, touches of coffee, mincemeat and greens typical
of Chilean cab. Medium-full bodied, a bit tannic and chewy for now, with moderate length. Best 2008 to 2010.
- Price:
- $9.55
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Central Valley
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