2009 Malivoire Pinot Noir Small Lot Beamsville Bench VQA

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 88.5 points

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  4/27/2018 - David_Conroy wrote:

  Still good. Surprising given some ontario wines lose it after 5 years or so.
  Still fruit forward
  good mouth feel
  Overall well enjoyed if you have one this old.

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  3/17/2017 - Border Boss Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Opened but not decanted about two hours before service, then air in the glass for about 20 minutes. I think this is a typical representation of Niagara Pinot Noir from a vintage that was decent, but somewhat challenging.
  
  Light in body, with a light red color throughout. Upon opening the palate showed the typical raspberries, but after a couple of hours plus time in the glass the wine took on more weight. A typical Pinot spiciness emerged that made the wine even more attractive. I would not hold this wine any longer, but do give it a bit of air to show its stuff.

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  9/7/2015 - Border Boss Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Popped and poured. Medium red with a touch of bricking on the rim. Palate of raspberries with very noticeable acidity and moderate tannins. A very nice wine that was good with salmon but would work with lighter meats as well. The wine might benefit from a little more bottle age, but no reason to hold off.

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