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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
Better this year than it was in
its 2004 debut. Easy pinot with fragrant, typical pinot cran-cherry, rhubarb fruit, violet, tea and wood spice. Light to medium bodied, smooth and a bit jammy sweet with chocolate on the finish. Good length. Enjoy now, lightly chilled.
- Price:
- $14.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- New Zealand
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