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89
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
Good price for quality delivered. The new vintage is leaner than the 2000. Generous nose of cherry-prune fruit, chocolate and licorice, with a dusting of wood spice. Lighter style, initially quite delicate and elegant, then hot and tannic. Very good length. Enjoy from 2009 to 2015.
- Price:
- $17.35
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- Port
- Vintage:
- 2001
- Region:
- Douro Valley, Portugal
- Cellar keeper
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