Lovely 1996 OR Pinot Noir

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1996 Lavelle Vineyards Pinot Noir, Winter Hill Vineyard, $25. Smoky cherries on the nose that carries over to the palate. Luscious, complex, sweet cherry fruit, very nice acidity, obvious but soft tannins, and smoky oak that is pretty much held in check and actually DOES accentuate the wine rather than overpowering it. Recommended.

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