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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
Reserved on the nose, with black fruit and chocolate. Medium bodied with good acidity, fruit and tannin. Mid-weight, easier red, for drinking now
to 2010. LCBO 239046
- Price:
- $8.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Douro Valley
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