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86
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
This is the best value pinot available at the LCBO, and it is better this year—a bit less jammy, more pinot-like, with cherry fruit, woodsmoke, clove and vanilla. Mid-weight and soft, with a dry, slightly bitter cran-cherry finish. Good length.
- Price:
- $10.10
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Rapel Valley
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