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89
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
Fragrant, ripe blackcurrant, mint, leather and chocolate are nicely integrated. Medium-full bodied, fairly dense and warm, with chewy tannin. Best to drink 2009 to 2012. Very good length. Frequently at Vintages.
- Price:
- $23.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Sonoma County, California
- Cellar keeper
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