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84
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
Generous, sweet, smoky and meaty aroma typical of Chilean reds, with some cranberry-cherry fruit. This merlot is medium weight, fleshy and spicy, with light tannin. Very good length. The wine is a bit tarry and bitter.
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Maipo Valley
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