Community Tasting Note

saki846 wrote:

Friday, May 4, 2012 - Bought this wine at a local shop after sharing 2 bottles (of other selections) with a friend.
At the time it seemed like a good value at $13 per bottle, but:
1) I think that I may have been purchasing "in the moment"
2) I have since found the bottle for $7.50

So, I'd use this wine as an intro to Reds for the White drinker...much as I use Cono Sur Pinot Noir (Chile).
Drinking on a fresh palatte I was less than impressed, but still think it's a decent effort Pinot at the price point....particularly the $7.50 price point.

For those looking for nuance, I'd say there's little to none..but not in a bold, in-your-face, fruit-forward way. More so, it's a watered down fruit punch (although that is admittedly very extereme).

Wine is different for everyone, and I can easily see how this could be enjoyed by many. And, again, if you have a friend that ONLY drinks white wine, this is what you give them as an introduction to Reds.
For those looking for a really good drink at a reasonable price point (and a Pinot), try Domaine Carneros' offering. Should be around the low-$20s and was my "go-to" offering until the local shop stopped carrying it.

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