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92
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
The first 20-year-old tawny on the LCBO general list is very intense and powerful, with considerable nuttiness, wood spice, and dried figs or dates. Sweet but with more acidity than most, leaving a drier impression, plus some alcohol heat. Excellent length. LCBO 620641
- Price:
- $36.05
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- Port
- Region:
- Portugal
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