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Fort Berens Pinot Noir 2022
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis juicy, fruity pinot uses fruit from their estate Lillooet vineyard as well as from the southern Okanagan. All were destemmed, inoculated, and fermented 9 months in mostly neutral French. Very fruit-forward, with candied cherry, strawberry, and peppery spices on a brief, rhubrab-tart palate, framed with sticky / pasty tannins and finishing with a cherry twist. Simple, friendly, and ready to crack into now.Tasted: 08 January 2024Tasted by: Prices:BC | $34.99 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops, restaurants |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 154088UPC: 00626990110057