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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
Fair quality in a competitive field. Aromas of dried herbs, cherry and spice. The wine is medium-full bodied, with tangy, earthy, herbal flavours and some toasty oak. Fairly tannic;
a touch green.
- Price:
- $10.25
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Central Valley
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