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Showing posts with label Stringtown Pinot Noir 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stringtown Pinot Noir 2011. Show all posts

Monday, March 4, 2013

Stringtown Pinot Noir 2011 (about $16)







About the Wine:  I have written fairly extensively about Oregon Pinot Noir before, so there is not much to add.  This one was recommended to me to go with baked salmon.

About THIS Wine:  It is ruby red in the glass with a pink rim.  The nose is earthy and herbaceous, reminiscent of Red Burgundy more than anything I have had from Oregon.  The sour cherry often associated with West Coast Pinot Noir is present on the palate in a big way but is tempered with earthy notes and firm tannins in the finish.

Drinking This Wine: It is not bad by itself but better with food.  Pork or turkey are good pairings.  The wine has a spiciness too it so it is best to have with something sweet or at least not spicy.  The aforementioned salmon pairing was really nice.

Overall Impression:  This is a little more than I normally like to spend it is a very good wine.  This one is fair for the price.