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87
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
One of the few mature wines from Spain in the Vintages Essential collection. Aromas of cherry, plum, spice and earthy mineral. Well balanced and smooth, with well-integrated, toasty, creamy oak. Good length. Now to 2010. Vintages Essential. LCBO 479014
- Price:
- $15.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2001
- Region:
- Navarra, Spain
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