$4 tasting fee, refunded with purchase.
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Piano Brut, N/V ($24.90)
A blend of Pinot Blanc and MΓΌller Thurgau (c'mon, you've heard of it, right?) brings citrus to the nose and nectarine and pear to the palate. Light and refreshing. 83.
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Lovely hints of orange and grapefruit on the nose. Citrus and minerality on the palate, with a crisp acidity. 85.
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2011 Pinot Noir ($24.90)
Red fruits, violets and earth mingle on your nose. Cassis and plums on the palate, featuring silky tannins and long finish. 86.
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An intriguing combination of Pinot Noir and Pinotage (close to 50/50) combines the earthiness of their Pinot Noir with a fruit burst from the Pinotage. Berries and a touch of vanilla on the palate. 87.
We picked up one of these, and enjoyed it over dinner last night. Just as good as it was at the winery!
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2011 Pinotage ($24.90)
Pinotage is a hybrid grape of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. Mocha and berries on the nose and black cherries with a hint of vanilla on the palate. 86.
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2011 Verglas Ice Wine ($54.90)
Honey and citrus on the nose and palate, joined by some orange and caramel. Just a hint of raisins as well. 87.
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2012 Pinotage Ice Wine ($74.90)
Not unlike the regular Pinotage (except sweeter...duh). Bright fruit flavors, notes of honey and raisins. 87.
All in all, a very successful tasting. Our clerk was very friendly, and the wines were all excellent. We'll be back!
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