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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
New listing. Distinctive fresh dill, lemon grass, guava, wet stone minerality. Touch of matchstick sulphur should dissipate. The structure is a bit loose, hot and sweet, with enlivening carbon dioxide. Length is very good. LCBO 22251
- Price:
- $12.95
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Durbanville
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