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Reif Estate Winery The Magician Shiraz Pinot Noir 2012

Reif Estate Winery The Magician Shiraz Pinot Noir 2012
Reif Estate Winery The Magician Shiraz Pinot Noir 2012

V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada



Community Score: 4.3/5
Community Reviews: 7
 
Price: $29.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14%
 

Drink: 2012-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Reif

Lori Kilmartin WSET3 rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

A very interesting wine with an unusual blend of 70% Shiraz and 30% Pinot Noir. My first impression was dried fruit and after researching the vinification method it should be noted that 25-30% of the fruit from each variety was allowed to dry in kilns for up to 3 weeks, followed by fermentation on the skins for 10 days.

The Shiraz definitely dominates with pepper and spice on the nose, but also some coffee and hints of cocoa. Very ripe jammy fruit, smooth tannins but enough acidity to keep things interesting!

Paired this tonight with some leftover SuperBowl Chili and it held up well with lots of body and enough fruit and tannins to make a great match!
 

  


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