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84
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 from a rejuvenated region in north-central Spain. Hot, arid climate produces a slightly stewed and sweet nose of cherry, prune, wood spice, vanilla and chocolate. Medium-full bodied, spicy and hot.
Good length. LCBO 19570
- Price:
- $12.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Toro, Spain
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