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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
This is a new listing. It is a quite mature ruby port with barnyard, leather and prune aromas, and a rich layer of chocolate. Very smooth, creamy and soft, then alcohol catches fire on the finish. Very good length, with lingering underbrush and tobacco. (500mL)
- Price:
- $20.05
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- Port
- Region:
- Douro Valley, Portugal
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