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88
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
Made from a Bordeaux-inspired blend of six grapes, this bottling shows very youthful floral, blackberry, leathery flavours and aromas, nicely layered, in chocolaty oak. Full, soft and dense, with dry tannin. Excellent length. Best 2009 to 2013. LCBO 613224
- Price:
- $17.25
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Maipo Valley
- Cellar keeper
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