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JoieFarm A Noble Blend 2005
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2005 Noble Blend is a blend of gewürztraminer, riesling, pinot blanc, kerner, muscat, pinot auxerrois and ehrenfelser as evidence by its floral rose petal, spicy, sausage, lychee, green apple and peach aromas spiked with lime rind notes. Ripe, round, fresh entry with a slightly oily texture. Ripe apple, peach, floral, spicy, mineral, honey flavours with some grapefruit rind on the finish. Solid food or summer sipper. Better balanced and fresher than the previous vintage. Now under screwcap.Tasted: 25 April 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $20.40 | 750ml | private wine shops |
International Cellars Inc.
Blend: Gewürztraminer - Kerner - Muscat - Pinot Blanc - RieslingCSPC: 318311