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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
It’s not quite worth $30, but it’s classy, cool and subtle, with generous, perfectly ripened berry fruit, cream, spice and dried herbs. Substantial for merlot; an almost silky texture, with chalky tannin. Very good length. Now to 2010. Vintages Essential.
- Price:
- $29.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2003
- Region:
- Napa Valley, California
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