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16¼/20
CedarCreek Aspect Collection Block 4 Pinot Noir 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBlock 4 is on the upper slopes of CedarCreek's home vineyard, where clones 115, 667, and 777 are planted on sandy loam soils. I tasted this blind at the National Wine Awards, and my note and score are consistent. It’s a restrained, savoury pinot that emphasizes the variety's sous bois character while being true to CedarCreek's house style and East Kelowna terroir. It opens with some subtle reduction alongside succulent, sappy dark fruits, smoked herbs, and toasted spices. There’s an appealing freshness overall, more medium-bodied than full, and a relatively moderate 13.5% abv. Tasting this next to the Block 2, it’s clear that there's more concentration here, perhaps bolstered by 22-year old vines. The smoke is also less forward, though still present, drying out the finish.Tasted: 27 September 2021Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $65.00 | 750ml | wine club member exclusive |
Grape: Pinot NoirUPC: 778913800801
