Gourmets of Wine > Beyond the Bottle : Big Fire 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir

[Beyond the Bottle] This Oregon pinot noir delivered hints of menthol with sour strawberry and cherry fruit to the nose. The fruit flavors in the Big Fire pinot noir were fleeting, leading to a sour, acidic finish.

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