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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
Surprising charm and structure won this wine well-deserved medals internationally—in Paris, Germany and Tokyo. Cool apple-pear, light toast, spice, earth—all are well harmonized here. Mid-weight and fleshy, yet dry and mineral on the finish. Mindful of good mâcon from Burgundy.
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Maipo Valley
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