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85
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
Very good value. Coarse cran-cherry fruit underlies some creamy texture and sweetness. Good length with a bit of bitterness. Gets as close to finesse as you’ll ever taste for seven bucks.
- Price:
- $7.20
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Venetia
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