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86
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
New listing. Nose blasts very ripe cassis, spearmint and
light chocolate. Mindful of carmenère. The wine is fairly full bodied, dense, fruity and warm, with easy tannin. Good length.
- Price:
- $12.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2003
- Region:
- Casablanca Valley
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