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90
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
Much improved, capturing the solid essence and ripe fruit that’s currently driving Douro’s red wine revolution. Complex dark fruit, lead pencil, cedar, pepper and vanilla from barrel aging. Medium weight, firm and dry; well-proportioned. Best 2007 to 2011.
- Price:
- $8.55
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Douro Valley, Portugal
- Cellar keeper
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