An exhilarating mineral crush extends from nose to palate, lending freshness to profoundly ripe flavors of black plum and currant. Full-bodied yet spry and lifted, it's a piercing, deeply concentrated Pinot Noir edged by hints of earth, smoke and violet. The finish is long and ruffled by fine, furry tannins. It's welcoming in youth but structured enough to improve through 2030. Anna Lee C. Iijima
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Price$40,Buy Now
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Alcohol13.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterThe German Wine Collection
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Date Published4/1/2021
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