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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
Roriz grapes are blended with fragrant touriga franca and tinta barroca in a lighter red that manages exuberance and composure beyond its paltry price. Generous blackberry, dried herbs, tobacco and chocolate on the nose; medium bodied with good acidity, pepper and tannin
on the palate. While it doesn’t have the length
of more expensive wines, it’s the perfect accompaniment for barbecued fare. LCBO 239046
- Price:
- $8.45
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Douro Valley, Portugal
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