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87
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
Good ripeness for the notoriously green carmenère, with blackcurrant, mocha, leather and spice. Medium-full, creamy, braced by good acidity and warm alcohol. Very good length. Now to 2010.
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Carmenère
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Maipo Valley
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