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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
Monastrell is the Spanish name for the fragrant, dark and naturally tannic mourvèdre grape of southern France. Rich blackberry, plum, chocolate, orange and spice. Good fruit concentration and weight with dark chocolate on the finish. A bit hefty. Vintages. LCBO 718999
- Price:
- $14.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Monastrell
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Yecla, Spain
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