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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
Aromatics are very good; palate is a bit ragged. Gentle, sweet, spicy, correct cabernet bouquet, with currant-berry, vanilla, some roasted red pepper, cedar. Mid-weight, with a dry and sour finish. Good length. LCBO 336974
- Price:
- $15.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- California
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