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Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2012 Wine Review

Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2012

Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2012

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:82/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Mount Riley

Agent: Kirkwood Diamond Canada Partnership

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Perfect for planked salmon and grilled seafood on the barbecue! This is a vibrant, delightful pinot noir, especially at this price point! Very aromatic of exotic wild violets and lush cherries. Medium- to full-bodied, silky smooth and mouth-watering. Subtle and superbly crafted. Top me up!

Pinot Noir food pairings: barbecue roasted herbed chicken, roast beef, brisket, turkey, pork tenderloin.

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This Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2012 was reviewed on July 5, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 802017
  • $33.60 
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Reviews and Ratings

Paul rated this wine as 78/100
A family-owned winery in the famous Marlborough winemaking region of Zealand. The 2012 vintage was aged for 9 months in French oak barrels. Supple, ripe, delicious. - Community Wine Reviews

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