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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
The Torres family of Spain launched Chile’s wine modernization at this small winery back in 1979. Wood spice, earth, plum and black cherry aromas, though the intensity is not that high. Dark fruit, spice, mocha and tea flavours, with some drying tannin and heat on the finish. Vintages Essential. LCBO 177451
- Price:
- $14.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Curicó
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