Upper Bench Estate Winery 2011 Pinot Noir - 89-90pts

Upper Bench Estate Winery 2011 Pinot Noir (Naramata Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from the winery here
Cost: $27
Alcohol: 14.1%
Production: 144 cases
Date Tasted: November 24th, 2013
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Tasting Notes: Classic BC Pinot Noir nose of red fruit, herbs and earth with sweet notes like raspberry and strawberry seed playing off the sun-drenched soil and savoury cedar aromas - lots to pick-out and admire. The uber-dry palate is concentrated and intense with tongue-sticking tannins framing the cherry, raspberry, wild berry and oak flavours well. Remains fresh and medium-bodied with bright, huckleberry acidity and aqueous texture. Ready to be enjoyed now, though, future development seems likely and worth waiting for, with another 1-2 years of integration. Drink 2015-2017.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca

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