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Upper Bench Estate Winery Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2016
Price:
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Winery: $30.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -90514
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WineScores' Review

Plush, serious, savoury.
Plush and ripe with aromas of cherries and figs, forest floor, leather, cedar chips and balsamic, it has a serious palate of restrained fruit, earth and savoury herbs. Balanced and savoury is has a classic Pinot character.


 
Recommended Pairings
Eat your Root Veggies, White Meat Chicken/Pork, French Food


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Wine Scores reviewed - 2020-03-25 14:40:12.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467332

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