3 March 2016
Guest Amateur Wine Connoisseur of the Week: Drew Woods
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| Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2013 |
Variety: Pinot Noir
Country: USA
Region: California
Year: 2013
Price: $6.95
Shop Review: This ruby-colored wine has aromas of raspberry, cherry, and a hint of vanilla. Flavors of cherry and plum lead to a soft velvety finish. This wine can be enjoyed by itself. It is also an excellent accompaniment with Brie, goat cheese and smoked salmon. Lamb shanks and pork tenderloin are favorite main dishes to pair with this wine.
Drew's Review: Classic oaky notes on the nose with a bit of cherry mixed in. Caught a little too much heat for my liking on the mid palate. I figured this was an interesting wine so I bought a bottle to give a chance to open up at home. After decanting this Pinot easily opened up and the heat softened a bit for a well-rounded finish.
My Review: Mild nutty, buttery, earthy aromas on the nose with some additional scents of oaky/woodiness. Initial taste was on dark fruit, but a candy-like taste of the mid palate threw me for a loop. It had a slightly sour, slightly sweet finish similar to a Spree, and then a kind of chalky taste that reminded me of Smarties. Interesting finish to say the least.
Food: We did not taste this with food.
-W.
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