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88
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
There is great value here. Dow’s Fine Ruby is well balanced, creamy and elegant. Plum, leather, fennel, tobacco and cedar spice are set in a delicate, lighter, softer frame than some. Finish is hot and somewhat dry. Very good length. Now through to 2012.
- Price:
- $14.15
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- Port
- Region:
- Portugal
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