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Kew Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013

Kew Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013
Kew Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013

Estate Vineyard, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada



Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 3
 
Price: $23.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 13.8%
 

Drink: 2017-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Kew Vineyards

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This wine was crafted by Philip Dowell, sourced from his estate vineyard in Beamsville. Pinot's idiosyncratic nature means it takes special care. So many things can go wrong with it in the vineyards that is always gratifying to see examples like this, where it has all of its fingers and toes. Very pleasurable and aromatic, this one.
Pretty, medium ruby, with some deeper garnet hues towards the center.
The aromatics are a strong point for this wine. Fresh, with appealing florality: violet and rosehip, and a touch of green herbs. The fruit are more on the red (as Beamsville often is). Raspberry, cherry, plum, woth a dusting of cocoa and smokey woodspice.
Flavourful and soft, but a touch more earthy than the aromas suggest. Lots more raspberry, cherry, and plum, but also cranberry and a touch of chestnut.
If you hunt, this is ideal for game-birds. It would also be a smart pairing for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
 

  


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