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G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2012

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Nick Onischuk rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The G. Marquis Vineyards The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2012 is a must try wine! This very aromatic pinot features cherry, raspberry, and spice. Nice smoke and vanilla notes. Great value! Tasted November 2016 (90/100)
Monique Sosa rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

What a pleasant surprise of a Pinot! If I was blind tasting this wine, I'd have guessed it was a New Zealand Central Otago style Pinot (and at half the price!). This Pinot is a lovely light wine with cherry, tart cranberry and hint of smokey notes; and a great balance of acidity and tannins. Pair with smoked holiday ham, pork tenderloin roast or braised beef.
Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Floral and fragrant pinot noir. Aromas of cherry, mocha and some earthy notes, also a bit of leather. Light and bright, cherry and field berries on the palate. Tart, but balanced.Try this with lamb or maybe turkey with cranberry sauce.
Astrid Young rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

An inviting nose bursting with black and tart cherry fruit, as well as field berries galore. Elegantly textured, showing at least a 12 month new French oak treatment by telltale hints of caramel, chocolate and mocha. Finishes with a meaty, savory note and ripe tannins. love it. Seared duck breast, blueberry reduction, polenta, braised red cabbage.
Heather Wall rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Pale garnet with thick legs. Pretty floral nose with cherry syrup, vanilla, sweet spices, toast.
Light body, smooth tannins, medium(-) acidity with flavours of dark fruit, blueberry, field flowers, vanilla,cedar. Easy sipping.
Pair with mixed green salad topped with flowers.
Tasted: November 2014
Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A medium garnet, with aromas of eucalyptus, mint, raspberry, and cranberry. A bright, peppery taste with some grippy tannins. Pair with BBQ pork dishes.
Pamela Chiles rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Cherry and a hint of earthy smokiness on the nose, following through on the palette with more pepper, sour cherry, fine tannins. Sip with smoked duck pate. Great pinot at a great price!
Jane Staples rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A very aromatic PInot Noir with aromas of vanilla, cloves and red plums. The palate starts with tart red plums, cherries and vanilla, then adds a peppery note and a hint of tobacco. Long spicy vanilla finish. Great versatility with food matches-pork, duck, turkey.
Lori Kilmartin WSET3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Cherry, cherry, cherry! Bright in colour and pops up predominantly on the nose! A hint of tobacco and spices. I'm already picturing a crusty, rosemary herbed roast pork tenderloin to accompany.
Lynn van der Linde rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Cherry and vanilla aromas carry through on the palette with a balanced acidity, light tannins, and a long peppery finish making this a perfect pairing with holiday nibbles and great friends. 2012 was a stellar year for grape growing in Niagara, and I absolutely love this wonderful expression of this varietal!




Natalie's Review

G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2012, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Candied cherry nose with juicy ripe cherry flavours on the palate. Smooth and supple with good acidity. Medium-bodied. Pair with holiday turkey. Drink: 2013-2016. 258673 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine  Full Review

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