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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 2005 Dornfelder–Pinot Noir by Black Tower is a nice surprise. An attractive, fruity beaujolais-like style, with cran-cherry, smoky, herbal aromas. Ripe, sweetish red fruit with a touch of smokiness. This is a juicy, accessible red. Chill lightly.
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Dornfelder-Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Pfalz, Germany
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