Bigger Than Your Head

Bigger Than Your Head

Wine of the Day, No. 40

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Fredric Koeppel
Jul 31, 2015
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A blend of grapes from four vineyards and a plethora of classic clones, the Benovia Pinot Noir 2013, Russian River Valley, offers a medium ruby

color that shades into ethereal transparency at the rim; first come smoke and loam, then an earthy briery-brambly quality, followed by touches of black cherry, cranberry and a hint of pomegranate seemingly macera…

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