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90
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
This is from the hotter inland Montilla district, so it is not called sherry. Pale orange-amber colour. It is a genteel, aged wine with reserved, well-integrated honey, apricot, walnut, ginger scents. A touch earthy, with a smooth, off-dry and soft palate. Very good length.
- Price:
- $10.35
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- Sherry
- Region:
- Spain
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