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91
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
Very elegant, fruity and sensuous, with generous aromas of cedar, as well as youthful plum and black cherry fruit. Lighter feel, silky texture, with a powerful, spicy finish. It’s a good example of a fruit port that’s halfway to tawny. Excellent length. LCBO 157586
- Price:
- $19.15
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Region:
- Portugal
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