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Cox Creek Chestnut Barrel Pinot Noir
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Date added;:	11.Oct.2007
Author :	Michael Pinkus - Grape Guy

Description I always like a winery that takes a risk and tries something new, even if it doesn’t work. Fortunately, for you and me, this little experiment does succeed. Cox Creek takes Pinot Noir and ages it in Chestnut Barrels, as opposed to the usual oak. The result is an interesting wine that takes on some of the natural nuttiness from the wood. The nose is wonderful with hints of dark chocolate covered cherries and strawberries along with some subtle earthiness. Even better is the taste, lightly nutty and woodsy with hints of strawberry. It’s a light, crisp, easy drinking Pinot that’s ready for enjoyment now. It can also benefit from a slight chill (if you wish), say about an hour in the fridge.

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Varietal / Grape Pinot Noir

Region Other - Guelph

Winery Cox Creek

Year Non-Vintage

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