In a nod to the lesser known appellations of Burgundy (such as Fixin, Santenay and Mercurey) this reserve Pinot was chosen from the best barrels, harvested from the Naramata Bench, Skaha Bench and Summerland.
Expect tart red fruit on the nose; cranberries, red cherry, pomegranate with lilac, star anise, savoury spice mix with rainforest floor notes, notably wet cedar. The texture is silky and here the flavours are well-integrated; peppery spices, red fruit and cedar culminate in a smooth finish.
Very chic.
Pair with wild mushrooms, fresh salmon, duck, turkey and roasted fall vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet potato and beet.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 7th, 2013