Charles Woodson's Intercept Pinot Noir 2018
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Garnet in color, with aromas of strawberry, pastry cream, and nutmeg. This wine is medium-bodied with dusty fine-grained tannins and a long juicy finish.
Enjoy with grilled salmon, braised duck, or stuffed Portobello mushrooms.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Charles Woodson's Intercept Pinot Noir is rich and flavorful. TASTING NOTES: This wine is aromatic and flavor. Its fruit-forward aromas and flavors of red fruits and savory spice accents would pair nicely with rosemary and garlic-accented roast leg of lamb. (Tasted: April 13, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
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