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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
Good value, capturing complexity (if not great depth) for the price. Ripe cherry, rhubarb–berry pie, leather and spicy aromas. Mid-weight, firm, a touch brittle and dry; good length. Best 2008 to 2010. LCBO 352963
- Price:
- $8.65
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Douro Valley, Portugal
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