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87
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 entry-level port from one of the great producers. Deep purple-ruby colour. Piquant blackberry, cream, caraway and licorice aromas. Initially elegant, with firm acidity, minerality and hot alcohol. Very good length, with cedar, pine and lead pencil on the finish. Drink now to 2015.
- Price:
- $15.20
- Type:
- Fortified and Fruit Wines
- Varietal:
- Port
- Region:
- Douro Valley, Portugal
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