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Tawse Vineyard ‘Cherry Avenue’ Pinot Noir 2009 
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $57.95 13.0% alcohol 
Alluring floral notes, sandalwood and forest floor aromas provide segue for an elegant, graceful wash of dark berry fruit, blueberry and spice-infused black plum interlaced with nuances of truffles and lip-smacking sour cherry. It’s complex and nicely textured with a dry, balanced, lengthy aftertaste underlining the purity and essence of this flagship Pinot. Drink over the next four to five years. Order by the case or mixed case (free delivery over $100) for home or office delivery from Tawse. (Vic Harradine)