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Long Dog Vineyard Top Dog Riserva Pinot Noir 2009 Wine Review

Long Dog Vineyard Top Dog Riserva Pinot Noir 2009

Long Dog Vineyard Top Dog Riserva Pinot Noir 2009

Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $25.00

Drink: 2012-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.9%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Long Dog Vineyard

Agent: 25 Brix - Premium Wine Imports

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Vibrant cranberry and sour cherry aromas and flavours that are the beautiful hallmark of Prince Edward County Pinot Noir. Racy, mouth-watering acidity for roasted chicken or more exotic quail and wild game dishes (if you can cook).

This Long Dog Vineyard Top Dog Riserva Pinot Noir 2009 was reviewed on July 10, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Lori Kilmartin WSET3 - WSET3 Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

I thought this was a terrific Pinot Noir from Prince Edward County. Was pleasantly surprised by the intensity and complexity on the nose. Savoury notes of leather, oak, cranberry, smoke and red fruit. The body was lighter, which is typical of our Ontario Pinot's but the flavour didn't disappoint. Lovely fresh cranberry, cherry and spice. Medium body with nicely integrated tannins. Enjoyed sipping on its own but would also be a great match with roast pork!
Courtney Flood rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

True Pinot Noir character. Fresh cherry and raspberry with earthy aromas of mushroom and pine needles. Light and fresh with a savoury finish. Would go lovely with a wild mushroom risotto.
Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Aromas of cherry, raspberry and earth with the flavors refining into a nice combination of mushroom and spice.
Sean O'Regan - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Medium ruby with complex notes of cherry, raspberry, herb, floral, spice, earth and toasty oak. The palate shows cherry, herb, mineral, gently spice, medium acidy, light to medium body and soft tannins on the medium finish. Very pretty Pinot Noir from the southeast part of Prince Edward County. Tasted June 6, 2015 - 88+
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

An inviting nose of strawberry and cranberry, followed by a layered palate of cranberry, vanilla, baking spices, earth and oak. Smooth, well-integrated mouthfeel with a long red fruit finish.

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