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85
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Never judge pinot entirely by its colour. Very pale and light bodied but pinot character is bang on, with beetroot, soft cran-raspberry, cinnamon and oak from light barrel treatment. Light bodied, smooth, with a youthfully bitter, tannic finish. Very good length. Drink 2008 to 2010.
- Price:
- $17.15
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Ontario
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