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| 75 | | | 90 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Being fond of Central Coast Pinot Noir, I had an idea this one would do splendidly with all the birds I would fly at it. Boy was I right!!! Not being a fan of overly fruity, cherry-bombish Pinot Noir, I prefer a more savory approach to the wine. And this fills that bill perfectly. Medium-bodied, concentrated, but not over-the-top, this Pinot Noir shows all its feminine side while presenting aromas of black cherry, spice and that dried herb character that’s so elusive in American Pinot Noir. On the palate, black cherry fruit continues with added interest from brown baking spices. Backing up these characters are round tannins, a long finish and a definitive Pinot Noir character. One drawback: a bit of heat from alcohol (14.5%), but rich foods will balance against this and so will serving at the proper temperature, about 60-65ºF/15-17ºC. Use a medium-sized round-shaped glass. Foods: creamy live pâté; roast duck or grilled breast of duck with raisin bread stuffing, and Muscadine glaze or preserves in place of cranberry sauce; roast turkey also with Muscadine preserves; roast chicken; roasted or grilled Cornish hen glazed with Muscadine jam; chestnut purée, sweet potato gratin or savory pumpkin soufflé. Other foods: rabbit with tomato and dried fruits; grilled wild-caught salmon; root vegetable stew.
Ultimate Distributors | 11/01/2009 |
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