This versatile Pinot Noir offers attractive aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and plum, very nicely offset by red notes of tangy cherry, raspberry, and a lengthy spicy finish. It’s quite drinkable on its own and will create interesting food and wine pairings. This well-balanced wine plays well with everything from salmon and ahi to grilled steaks, mushroom-based dishes, and roasted quail. Available at BevMo! for $23.99, it’s a fair price for this tasty Pinot.
This article appears in Oct 11-18, 2012.