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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
Original Black Tower blended riesling-like grape varieties. This 100 per cent riesling has more class than the original. The wine is very mild, clean and even. It is a touch sweet, with simple apple and lemon flavours, and fresh acidity. Good length.
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Riesling
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Pfalz, Germany
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