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J Vineyards Pinot Noir Barrel 16text
93POINTS
17¼/20

J Vineyards Pinot Noir Barrel 16 2007

Russian River, Sonoma County, California, United StatesA blended selection of 16 different barrels from various vineyards with different soils and microclimates. Spicy, celery, rooty, rhubarb, cherry, barnyard, dill, tobacco, wild strawberry aromas with a bit of green tea and herbs. Ripe, round, warm, velvety and juicy palate. Coffee, cherry jam, tea, tobacco, dill, orange, vanilla, cocoa, spicy, red licorice flavours. A bit warm but has a fine combination of green, exotic and fruity components. Well balanced for near term consumption, it will also improve in bottle.Tasted: 30 November 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$70.00750mlestimated retail
Producer: J Vineyards and WineryDistributors: E. & J. Gallo Winery Canada, Ltd.
Grape: Pinot Noir