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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
The unusual shallow screw cap under foil is baffling to open—don’t try a corkscrew by mistake. An overtly sweet chardonnay with peach melba and spicy, woody aromas. Mid-weight, creamy and notably sweet, with toasty oak on the finish. LCBO 18598
- Price:
- $14.10
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- California
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