| Rating | 88 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Appellation |
Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Oregon USA |
| ABV | 14.2% |
| Price | $29.00 Value Pick |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-02-16 |
Perfect For
Date Night, Pleasing A Crowd, Sipping Without Food, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Merlot, Pinot Noir
Willakenzie Estate 'Gisèle' Pinot Noir 2015 Review
This Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir has a blue-fruited bent to it, adding to fresh cherries and pink roses to create a pretty, lush sense on the nose. The palate is less buoyant, with a bitter, leafy edge, but it’s certainly pleasant.
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