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Saintsbury 2002 Reserve Pinot Noir (California)

Producer: 
Saintsbury
Item name: 
Reserve Pinot Noir
Wine type: 
Red
Reviewer: 
Tom DiNardo

The wine sports a deep, almost opaque, dark garnet color. Captivating aromas of strawberry, sweet fruit and subtle vanilla waft up from the glass. This is a dry, yet fruit forward pinot noir, with non-intrusive tannins. Flavors of raspberry, strawberry, leather and pepper accompany a rewarding long finish. This is an outstanding wine served with lobster pasta dishes that feature a white cream sauce.

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