About the Wine: The Drouhin family are well known producers of Pinot Noir in France's Burgundy region. One of the younger members of the family took a liking to the climate and soil in Oregon and set up her operation there.
About THIS Wine: The color is a uniform garnet with a distinct pink rim. The nose is heavy with lush, jammy red fruit and hints of clove. The fruit delivers on the palate in a very rich, red fruit taste that lingers pleasantly in the finish. The finish is neither dry nor bitter.
Drinking This Wine: Neither dry nor tannic, this is an easy sipping wine. It would also pair well with roasts and other seasoned red meats.
Overall Impression: It is unusual to find a bottle of this quality for under twenty dollars. At eighteen this bottle is a great value.
Having a glass tonight! One of the best Pinot Noirs I've had, I think.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying it. The only person I've met who tried it and disliked it was someone who preferred an earthy, Burgundy style Pinot Noir.
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