2005 Fetzer Vineyards Valley Oaks Pinot Noir Vin De Pays D’OC
12.5% alc., $9. Pinot Noir grapes
are sourced from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Dennis Martin is the winemaker.
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Candied fruit
(JuJu B’s) and violet aromas. Flavors of black raspberry, licorice, game and tar with plenty of tannin. A
hardy drink with substantial structure. Little resemblance to Pinot Noir.
Reviewed February 18, 2008
Winery: Fetzer Vineyards
From article: Small Sips of Pinot