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2009 Benovia Winery Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard Anderson Valley
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2009 Benovia Winery Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard Anderson Valley

Producer: Benovia Winery
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Pinot Noir
Origin: California
Region: Other California
Appellation: Anderson Valley

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93 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2011

Vivid ruby.  A potent bouquet evokes cherry-cola, black raspberry, vanilla bean and smoky Indian spices.  Spice and herb-accented dark berry flavors show impressive intensity and depth, with complicating notes of anise, black tea and bitter chocolate.  Gains energy in the glass and picks up a peppery note that adds cut to the very long, penetrating finish.  This is built to age. 

88 Points | Wine Spectator
87 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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12/06/2012
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smooth and easy drinking

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