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Giroud Terra Helvetica Pinot Noir 2013 Wine Review

Giroud Terra Helvetica Pinot Noir 2013

Giroud Terra Helvetica Pinot Noir 2013

Vin De Pays, Valais, Switzerland

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2013-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.7%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Giroud

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 87/100

Switzerland is known for its crisp, zesty white wines, but it also produces vibrant, medium-bodied reds like this Pinot Noir. There's lots of mouth-watering acidity and juiciness here for a wide variety of dishes from planked salmon to roast turkey. Aromas of tart cherry and spice. Smooth on the palate. For something different, try it tonight with a tangy tomato sauce dish.

Pinot Noir food pairings: salmon steaks, veal, roast chicken.

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This Giroud Terra Helvetica Pinot Noir 2013 was reviewed on November 8, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A dark garnet Pinot Noir from Switzerland. Herbal and earthy notes on the nose and a very peppery, spicy palate with lots of ripe raspberries, cherries and some minerality. High acidity, long spicy fruit finish with a mocha kiss at the end.
I happened to try it with Honey-Mustard Pretzels and it was a great match.
12.7% D Drink in next 2 years.$18.95 lcbo Vintages # 121095
Tasted Nov.5, 2014
This Swiss red wine is made from the popular Pinot Noir grape. Lots of acidity here. Like the wine but not a fan of the font (Helvetica). Then again Times Roman wouldn't be a fit either. - Community Wine Reviews

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