A new offering from Oliver's Black Hills Estate Winery, this Pinot was aged for 10 months in French oak and comes from vineyards owned by Andrew Peller (who bought Black Hills in 2017), which means it is still considered estate. Classic aromas of red berries and cherries, cocoa, tealeaf, savoury botanical and leather lead to a palate that is earthy, faintly spicy and has dusty cocoa tannins. Not so much in the silky realm of Pinot, but fresh.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 1st, 2019

Elegant, succulent, balance.
Across the board, Black Hills' wines get better each vintage, this Syrah is no exception.
The aromas are expectedly spicy; black pepper, blackberries, plum, vanilla, mocha and violets atop succulent aromas of smoked meat, dried figs and molasses. The palate is as silky as the nose suggests; fresh wild forest fruit muddled with dried plum, smoked sausage, roasted spices, cocoa...
Overall excellent structure and balance - the freshness here adds levity. Pair: hard cheeses, wild mushroom ravioli, grilled meats, cheese fondue.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 17th, 2016

New, supple, redolent.
This inaugural release Tempranillo is redolent with rose petal, licorice and vanilla aromas layered with pipe tobacco, peppery spices and cherry and wild berries. It is supple but bright with high-toned berry fruit flavours. All around a pleasure to drink, with spot-on balance.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 8th, 2018

Opulent, juicy, concentrated.
Expect rich aromas of peach puree and mango, ginger alongside other exotic spices, lime, honeysuckle and earthier forest floor/mushroomy undertones. The palate is equally plush and weighted with creamy honey, exotic spices and tropical fruits, but buoyed by juicy citrus. Excellent concentration and length and liveliness.
Pair: halibut, roast chicken, Moroccan dishes or a thin-crust caramelized onion and soft blue cheese pizza.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 12th, 2018

Opulent, juicy, concentrated.
Rich aromas of peach skin and mango, ginger alongside other exotic spices, lime, honey and earthier forest floor/mushroomy undertones. The palate is equally plush with creamy honey tropical fruits and juicy citrus generously spiced. Excellent concentration and length.
Pair: halibut, roast chicken, Moroccan dishes or a thin-crust caramelized onion and soft blue cheese pizza.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 24th, 2015