Etude Pinot Noir 2008

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Carneros, California, U.S.A.
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Natalie's Score: 91/100 Community Score: 4.6/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 71654 Wine Type: Red Wine Add to my...CellarFavouritesShopping ListWish ListWine Lists	Price: $69.95 Alcohol: 14.1% Drink: 2010-2017 Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Etude Agent: Treasury Wine Estates
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Tasting note:

One of my all-time, favourite Pinots from California: this is also a go-to wine when I see it on restaurant wine lists. Lovely aromas of spicy cherries, violets and field berries. Medium- to full-bodied and satin smooth. Bring it on! Food matches: grilled salmon, roast chicken.

Reviewed April 22, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Cherie Newell rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review: Yummy!! Beautiful color, and just overall delish!! Will definitely buy again.

True ruby in color, the 2008 Pinot Noir bottling offers aromas of strawberries and sous bois mingled with aromatic woods. Hints of sandalwood and cedar on the nose are followed by elegant fruit flavor on the palate. Berry, plum and a cherry core introduce the wine. The saturated cherry and confiture notes are rounded out by brown spice, clove and oak toast on the finish. A lushness arises from the warmer growing season, creating a lively and defined Pinot Noir with freshness and length.

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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