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81
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
Considerable acetic acid has emerged recently; noted in three different tastings of this vintage. Cedary oak is prominent, with some plum, blackberry, beef consommé and, yes, a vinegary note. Sourness rescued by bitter chocolate and toasty oak. Vintages.
- Price:
- $20.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Hawkes Bay
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