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Brilliant cherry color in the glass. Big bright nose of ripe red berries. This medium-bodied Carneros Pinot Noir is classic California Pinot. Cherry and red berries explode out of the glass. Earthy, mushroom notes that linger on the finish. Velvety in the mouth. Just a really nice 100% organic Pinot, especially at this price point.
Pairings: Duck, beef, lamb, roast chicken.
Style: Red
Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir
Region: Carneros, California, USA
Price: $40
This North Coast Pinot Noir is ruby in the glass with intense floral and strawberry aromas with earthy/mushroomy notes. Reminds me of grandma’s homemade wild strawberry jam on freshly toasted bread. On the palette, the 2010 Garnet Carneros Pinot Noir offers bright cherry flavors with slightly woodsy undertones. I love this wine’s silkiness, great balance and long flavorful finish.
Winemaker Alison Crowe does a super job with this wine, which is quite possibly the best Carneros Pinot Noir I have had in recent memory.
Pairings: Grilled chicken or pork chops. I cannot think of many foods that would not be a good match to this wine.
Style: Red
Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir
Region: Carneros, California, USA
Price: $19.99
This wine was provided to me for sampling and I’m adding to my repertoire as it’s truly enjoyable.
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