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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
Cool, reserved pear, mineral, spicy and petrol nose behind
a touch of flinty sulphur. This riesling is mid-weight, fresh, dry, mineral, mouth-watering palate. A bit thin, with lemon and mineral, slaty grip. Very good length.
- Price:
- $15.95
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Riesling
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Marlborough
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