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83
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 hearty if not very expressive red is made from 90 per cent vranac grape, with a touch of cabernet sauvignon. The Monte Cheval 2005 Vranac is quite substantial and smooth, with indistinct sour berry fruit, leather and earth. Overall lacks punch.
- Price:
- $9.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Vranac
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Montenegro
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