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84
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
Mild nose of grapefruit, lemon and anise. The 2006 Casillero Del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc is rather coarse, hot palate, with zesty grapefruit acidity. Fresh, if a bit austere; lots of flint and matchstick, amid asparagus and grapefruit. Hefty, dry and bitter. LCBO 578641
- Price:
- $11.15
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Central Valley
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