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89
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
Good introduction to rich fruit port from a blockbuster vintage. Saturated aromas of maturing fig-prune fruit, mocha, cream and leather. Rich, silky, elegant texture, with fine acidity and tannin. Very good length; a touch earthy on the finish. Now to 2012.
- Price:
- $17.15
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- Port
- Vintage:
- 2000
- Region:
- Douro Valley, Portugal
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