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84
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
Not a bad Bordeaux red for less than $10. Aromas of cran-cherry, plum, herbal tea and spice.
Decent fruit depth, with some earthiness, sourness, tannin and tea.
- Price:
- $9.25
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Bordeaux
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Bordeaux
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