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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
Pleasant, inexpensive party
red with cherry-berry fruit, as well as some well-integrated clove and toast. Medium weight, fleshy, a touch sour, easy tannin. Good length.
- Price:
- $14.05
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Central Valley
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