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87
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 is another new ripasso listing. Generous, soft, rich nose of black cherry, basil, mild leather and a touch of mocha. The wine is mid-weight, supple and easy drinking with soft tannin. Very good length. Best now to 2011.
- Price:
- $16.50
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Venetia
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