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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
Gentle, lighter weight, almost Euro-style merlot with California sweet berry fruit and herbs. Some vanilla sweetness mid-palate, then a dry, tart finish. Moderate length.
- Price:
- $10.60
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- California
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