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85
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 new listing is assertive, with typical South African iodine and some meatiness. Concentrated cherry, blueberry, spice and smoked meat aromas. This 2004 merlot is quite full bodied. It is also dense and soft, with easy tannin and compact, sweet berry fruit. It is best to drink from now through to 2010. LCBO 649988
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Western Cape
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