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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
Quite generous black raspberry fruit typical of zin, with tobacco, clove and a touch of earthiness. Medium-full bodied, soft, jammy and easy drinking, with good concentration. Not much tannin. Drink now through to 2009.
- Price:
- $14.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Zinfandel
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- California
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