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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
Solid buy with typical southern Rhône pepper and underbrush character. Fragrant cherry, herbs, black pepper and dark chocolate. Mid-weight and fairly soft, with a dry, earthier finish. Now to 2010.
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
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