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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
A youthful, soft, plummy
red with good depth. Soft, quite spicy aromas of cinnamon, mocha, floral and blackberry fruit with tea notes. Smooth, creamy middle, with fine-grained tannin. Good length. LCBO 340398
- Price:
- $10.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Western Cape
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