SKU: 1364902714

Varner Upper Picnic Block Pinot Noir 2014

Name: Varner Upper Picnic Block Pinot Noir 2014
Brand: Varner
SKU: 1364902714
Price: 42.39 USD
Availability: InStock

750ml

~~$52.99~~

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Category	Red Wine
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Region	California, Central Coast, Santa Cruz Mountains
Brand	Varner
Alcohol/vol	13.2%

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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2015

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Varner Upper Picnic Block Pinot Noir 2014

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