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Mark West Pinot Noir 2008 Wine Review

Mark West Pinot Noir 2008

Mark West Pinot Noir 2008

California, United States

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $17.99

Drink: 2009-2013

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.8%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Mark West

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

A juicy wine with lovely sour cherry aromas and some baking spices. Supple texture. Medium body. Drink while watching that classic movie Sideways again.

This Mark West Pinot Noir 2008 was reviewed on February 5, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 318667
  • $11.55 
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Reviews and Ratings

Tony rated this wine as 90/100
Drink Wine and Giggle Gals rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The Drink Wine and Giggle Gals closed their eyes and imagined Mark West based on the taste profile of his pinot noir...
Mark is tall dark and charismatic with a rugged oaky frame. He is rich, smooth and earthy with a hint of spice and even if you press him he won't tell you if he's attached. He'll just smile that enigmatic smile and say he's a typical pinot noir, a man with many possibilities. After dancing the night away with him and sharing your secrets you'll wake up and chances are Mark West will be gone. But his name will still be on your lips...the Drink Wine and Giggle Gals like Mark West. A lot.
Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A medium bodied easy to drink Pinot Noir. It's soft and will go with a wide variety of foods. Flavors of plums, spice, brown sugar and oak.
Paula Bernardino rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

I have a soft spot for Pinot Noir from California. I tasted this one at the 2013 Montral Wine Show and ordered a few bottles through private importation. This pinot noir has a light oak smell and a black cherry flavour. I paired it with emmental swiss cheese and bread.
Cyndi rated this wine as 80/100 with the following review:

Overwhelming oak...too spicy.
Andrew reviewed this wine as follows:

Gift from Deb and Rollie Christmas 2011.

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