The wine is a bit lighter in color, with bright ruby color, classic Pinot. The nose presents aromas of green grass, tar and that classic Pinot twang (which can best be described as a combination of tart cherry, burnt toast and barnyard). The taste is pretty nice for a Pinot (and you know I'm not the biggest Pinot fan), with a rush of tart cherry, currant and some pepper spice that transition to some notes of tobacco and a hint of vanilla midpalate. The finish is very nice, with a reprise of tart fruit on a long, smooth and dry finish, that seems to linger a bit.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's a nice example of the varietal, but not spectacular, This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from salmon to dungeness crab, to a classic pot roast. But tonight, I'm enjoying this wine with a thin crust pizza with spicy sausage and caramelized onions, as the tart fruit in the wine is a perfect foil to the richness of the pizza. Cheers!
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