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86
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
Good elegance for 10 bucks. From a southern region next
to the Spanish border. Rich blackberry, plum, spice, some earthy hints on the nose. Nicely balanced, with peppery spice and dark plummy fruit. Good length. Drink now to 2010. LCBO 621813
- Price:
- $9.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- N/A
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Alentejo, Portugal
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