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Van Westen Vineyards VD Pinot Noirtext
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Van Westen Vineyards VD Pinot Noir 2011

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFloral, raspberry jam, black cherry, smoky, coffee, vanilla, savoury aromas. Full, round, dry, somewhat tart palate with rhubarb, smoky oak, espresso, clove, tobacco leaf, resin, black cherry flavours. Big and oaky, sweet vanilla style with a warm finish. More winemaking less terroir here.Tasted: 17 April 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$38.00750mlwinery direct and private wine shops march '06
Producer: Van Westen VineyardsDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: Pinot NoirUPC: 626990145608