[4 stars, out of 5]
Of the wedding sparklers we tasted, this one was our favorite. Pale peach in color, the wine had active bubbles and felt fizzy in your mouth – good, like pop rocks used to make you feel in elementary school. In the words of our tasters, it was “yummy.” We tasted flavors of dark cherry, currant, and strawberry, and this was our preferred choice for a second glass. We were not surprised to learn that the blanc de noirs is from pinot noir and petit meunier grapes, both of which we enjoy in non-sparkling wine. On sale at the local grocery store for $14.99 a bottle, this is our choice for the upcoming wedding.
Showing posts with label pinot noir. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pinot noir. Show all posts
1.24.2009
Sebastiani 2006 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
4.25 stars (out of 5)Always a favorite at our house, pinot noir can be enjoyed in fancy clothes or jeans alike. Sebastiani's 2006 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir hit the spot with family recently when we sat down to enjoy good Italian food and (not so Italian) company. This multi-vineyard blend had earthy currant aromas, hints of cinnamon and cedar on our tongues, and a deep garnet color. Although it wasn't mom's first choice for a glass of wine, both Kelly and Janeé gave it four stars. A pinot noir fan, I gave it 4.5.
11.01.2008
HRM Rex Goliath! Giant 47 Pound Rooster Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d’Oc (California, NV)
1.5 star (out of 5)
One of my friends is a “bird guy” and likes to try wines with different birds on the label. Featuring a circus poster of Rex Goliath, the 47-Pound Rooster (natch), this one seemed like a sure bet.
He picked this bottle up for a Halloween party and it actually fit the theme: this wine was pretty scary. Weak in color and watery, tasters described it as tart and vinegary. I’m not a tremendous fan of Pinot Noirs in general, and this wine did nothing to convince me. I suppose it could have been worse, but it definitely could have been much, much better. The label, though, was appealing in a carnivale-gone-crazy sort of way.
One of my friends is a “bird guy” and likes to try wines with different birds on the label. Featuring a circus poster of Rex Goliath, the 47-Pound Rooster (natch), this one seemed like a sure bet.
He picked this bottle up for a Halloween party and it actually fit the theme: this wine was pretty scary. Weak in color and watery, tasters described it as tart and vinegary. I’m not a tremendous fan of Pinot Noirs in general, and this wine did nothing to convince me. I suppose it could have been worse, but it definitely could have been much, much better. The label, though, was appealing in a carnivale-gone-crazy sort of way.
10.22.2008
MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir (California, 2006)
4 stars (out of 5)
This is an excellent young pinot noir from the Russian River valley. The garnet-colored wine was earthy and lightly mineral scented (copper?), evoking a frosty walk in the lush redwood forest. Hearty enough to pair with a grilled sirloin, the pinot noir was not so full-bodied that it overwhelmed the seared yellow fin tuna on my surf-and-turf plate.
This is an excellent young pinot noir from the Russian River valley. The garnet-colored wine was earthy and lightly mineral scented (copper?), evoking a frosty walk in the lush redwood forest. Hearty enough to pair with a grilled sirloin, the pinot noir was not so full-bodied that it overwhelmed the seared yellow fin tuna on my surf-and-turf plate.
7.03.2008
Plantagenet Omrah Pinot Noir (2006)
4 stars (out of 5)
Delicious, light pinot noir with strawberry flavors. Tasted with a NY strip steak but it wasn't overpowered by the taste of the meat. Could be aged a few years, but perfectly drinkable @ the present time.
Delicious, light pinot noir with strawberry flavors. Tasted with a NY strip steak but it wasn't overpowered by the taste of the meat. Could be aged a few years, but perfectly drinkable @ the present time.
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