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Wine of the Week, October 12, 2014

HIGH HOOK PINOT NOIR 2012
WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON


By:  Ed "The Wine Guy" 


This Pinot Noir comes from a single, sustainably-farmed vineyard, which uses techniques that protect the environment and public health; no pesticides are used. It is medium-bodied, balanced, dry (not sweet, but fruity), with aromas and flavors of chocolate-covered cherries, raspberry, pomegranate (which I'm beginning to detect and appreciate more and more, especially in a Pinot Noir), plum, vanilla-cola, with just a hint of oak, and a long, smooth finish. See how many aromas and flavors you can detect. This is one of those wines that makes you smile and say yes.