Very shy on the nose, though the palate reveals more flavour and also, sadly, excessive wood. Alcohol is high at...

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This pinot has a reserved nose of earthy, dreid herb, root beer and dried cherry aromas. It's medium bodied, quite...

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A somewhat disjointed Pinot with a subtly aromatic nose of mixed wildberries. Palate shows chunky, chewy berry...

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Clean nose of strawberries, a touch of mint, a touch of alcoholic prick.

Good fruit, some savory, herbal earthiness, but fairly high toned. Youthful tannin, a bit simple, maybe a tad hot, but a decent, easy drinking Pinot.

I've had worse for more $.

Good finish.

Overall I liked it, a fair value, maybe a bit overpriced.

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Mark West Pinot Noir 2008, California