Wine Review

WINE - Erath - Pinot Noir - 2012

JUICY * EXOTIC * SMOKEY

aromas of: cherry, strawberry, spice, earth

tastes of: tart cherry, blackberry, plum, spice, smoke

* bright acidity, balanced tannin, long finish

price tag: $18

verdict: 3.5/5

paired:

This was paired with a glorious weeknight fall dinner. I enjoyed the wine even more after tasting the sweet potato and pepper flavors in the salad. I would say this portrays an Oregon Pinot Noir very well. Great acidity, good earth, light and simple.

makes me think of: sweaters

Autumn Tastes

Hello Autumn! I love the beginning chills of fall. Such a colorful time of year that has us pulling out all of the things that bring us warmth and comfort. 

I'm pulling out some wine.

In the fall, I like to drink wine that is light to medium bodied, with notes of honey, oak, and spice. Here are some great bottles for the chillier autumn weather! 

WINE #1 - WILD HORSE

USA - California (Central Coast)

grapes: Viognier 

FLORAL * SMOOTH * FRESH

aromas of: citrus, pear, spice

tastes of: citrus, apricot, mineral, flowers

* medium body, crisp acidity, smooth finish!
price tag: $15

WINE #2 - LOUIS JADOT

FRANCE - Burgundy (Maconnais)

grapes: 100% Chardonnay

BRIGHT * CRISP * CLEAN

aromas of: citrus, apple, flowers

tastes of: apple, pear, citrus, spice

* medium body, well balanced, crisp finish!

price tag: $12

WINE #3 - MEIOMI

USA - California

grapes: Pinot Noir

SMOOTH * ELEGANT * LUSH

aromas of: berries, cranberry, vanilla

tastes of: cherry, strawberry, blackberry, vanilla, oak

* light-medium body, very well balanced, smooth finish!

price tag: $20

WINE #4 - GUIGAL

FRANCE - RHONE (Cotes du Rhone)

grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre 

SILKY * SPICY * BOLD

aromas of: dark berries, cherry, flowers, spice

tastes of: raspberry, black cherry, chocolate, black tea, spice 

* full body, smooth tannins, lingering finish!

price tag: $14 



Being that this is the first weekend of fall, you ought to uncork and celebrate! Cheers!