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Liquidity Reserve Pinot Noirtext
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16½/20

Liquidity Reserve Pinot Noir 2017

Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe top tier pinot at Liquidity is darker, richer and more fulsome than the delicious 'regular'. You'll find a ripe, impressive, and complex nose of plum, sweet vanilla, cherry compote and layers of satisfying flavour. Surging acidity supports dense fruit and the tannins are fairly full yet supple. This worthy reserve finishes tart, dry, youthful, and tight. Best in 3-5 years with a bit of beef. The tech sheet reveals 36% new oak for 18 months, and quite low cropped Okanagan Falls Burgundian clones (2 tons per acre which is proper for a reserve-level wine). I'd love to see Liquidity adopt a full wild fermentation, and maybe tone back the new oak even more than they have. There is glorious fruit here that I sense needs little embellishment.Tasted: 25 July 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC$56.00750mlwinery direct; private wine shops
Producer: Liquidity Wine LtdDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Pinot NoirUPC: 628055052425