Specs:
2007 Eola Hills Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley
Rickreall, Oregon
13.6 % Alcohol
100% Pinot Noir
http://www.eolahillswinery.com
$13.95
Notes:
Friends of this blog have been requesting a bold Pinot Noir without the sticker shock that usually comes with it. This Willamette Valley Pinot delivers in all sense of this bargain bottle price. The bouquet is bright and fresh and the color was a rich ruby red. I first tasted this Pinot Noir with no information whatsoever. Upon first taste I was instantly impressed. We all sat shaking our heads in unison which is usually tough for this group. This is definitely a young wine and tastes of one. I absolutely love the freshness of young wines and I especially enjoyed the taste of crisp fresh picked strawberries and rich dark cherry that came with it. Vanilla also lingers on the palette as well as some very earthy flavors even a hint of mushroom. This wine is silky smooth and extremely light. The bottle disappeared before our very eyes...
Since this wine is so mild I can see it easily paired with a wide range of food. Serving it with something hearty like a pasta dish or prime rib would seem the most natural fit for this Pinot. For the price of this bottle you can not go wrong. I would highly recommend it to those looking to impress family and friends without spending a fortune.
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