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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
Good value, mid-weight merlot with shy but perfectly ripened raspberry nicely embellished by vanilla and background clove. A touch of tobacco and earthiness as well. Moderate length. Best now to 2009.
- Price:
- $8.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- California
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