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Spierhead Pinot Noirtext
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Spierhead Pinot Noir 2013

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSpierhead has thrown their hat into the challenging pinot noir arena in a big way, planting five acres more this year and putting more in the ground next year as well. This, their entry pinot, is a smooth and approachable one, with plum and perfumed flowers carrying to a supple palate of cassis, cherry-vanilla jam, milk chocolate, mocha and a tinge of molasses spiced beans. The 10 months in French oak is evident on the wood spiced finish, but any edges are all but swallowed up by the fruit. A deeper, plushy styled pinot noir. Partner with hearty bean casserole.Tasted: 17 March 2015Tasted by: Prices:
BC$24.00750mlwinery direct, VQA and private wine shops
Producer: Spearhead WineryDistributors: Renaissance Wine Merchants Ltd.
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 694554UPC: 626990165583