I know a lot of great wines. But you wouldn't have heard of them. My job at a wine store means that I taste a lot of obscure wines. This blog is a record of my better finds in the $10 to $20 range. If you have any questions please drop me an email at stiebelben@gmail.com. I always love to talk wine.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Hernando Cortes Pinot Noir 2009 (about $12)
About the Wine: 2009 was an excellent year for California Pinot Noir so finding one at this price point could potentially be a great find. Less encouraging is the fact that the front label list its origin as "California" which is a pretty big place and not at all specific in wine making terms.
About THIS Wine: A pink rim surrounds a violet center. The nose made me wince with strong, one could even say offensive aromas of forest floor. Red fruit and sour cherry are prominent on a reasonably good palate but there is no finish to speak of.
Drinking This Wine: This would go well with roast duck. I generally expect a little more flavor and finish from a sipping wine.
Overall Impression: I have had ten dollar bottles that were better. This one is overpriced.
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