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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
Great value. Recent bottling holds true to elegant, fruity, sensuous style, with generous aromas, cedary, earthy elements and youthful black cherry–plum fruit. Lighter feel, silky texture with a powerful, spicy finish. Halfway to tawny. Excellent length.
- Price:
- $19.15
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- Port
- Region:
- Douro Valley, Portugal
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