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Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros
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About Saintsbury

In 1977, David Graves and Richard Ward met for the first time in a oenology class at UC Davis. Both Pinot Noir lovers, they decided to start bottling their own. By 1981 they had released their first vintage, 2000 cases from purchased Carneros grapes.

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Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros

Producer: Saintsbury
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Pinot Noir
Origin: California
Region: Other California
Appellation: Carneros

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Nice!
11/27/2011
by o'connor13408810
Nice cherry fruit with some earthy background. Very polished and elegant. This one's a keeper. 2008 Carneros.

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Pinot Noir

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