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86
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 the best viognier buy at the LCBO. Clean, fresh nose of star fruit, pine, lemon peel and pineapple. Mid-weight, rather coarse, bitter and hot, with a licorice finish. Very good length.
- Price:
- $11.00
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Viognier
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Pays d’Oc
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