Vintage: 2010Grapes: Pinot Noir
Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Producer: Ponzi Vineyards
ABV: 13.6%
Serving Temp: Cool Room Temperature
Paired With: Pasta with Duck Sauce
My Suggested Food Pairing: Light meat, poultry, or pasta dishes
Price: $28
Review:
The color of this Pinot Noir is a very light red, but the aromas of flowers, raspberries, and strawberries come bursting from the glass. On the palate, the dominant trait of this wine is the tart acidity that keep it from being well balanced. Mainly flavors of strawberry jam and kirsch. On the mid-palate there are some smoky/burnt toast flavors from the newly charred oak barrels that must have been used to some extent. A medium long finish of dark cherries and spices.
This is not a very memorable Pinot Noir, although it is very easy drinking and should pair well with a wide range of foods because of its high acidity. If you like Beaujolais, you probably will like this wine; otherwise I would not recommend this wine for I believe it is a little overpriced.
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