On the other end, Ken was a fan, noting cherry and cardamom on the nose with a smooth palate. I loved its delicate nose with true Pinot Noir characteristics.
Center the label on your phone and watch a zombie bust through the label. Get too close to the label and he'll smash your screen. It's great entertainment, but the group wasn't overly impressed with the wine.
"Delectable" said Brian. "... nice fruit smoothness that lingers and satisfies in every way." Wanda called it full and wonderful and said she loved it.
It's an austere, no-nonsense wine, with a soft nose and hints of rhubarb. I made my Prosciutto, goat cheese and fig tarts to pair with this wine and they matched very nicely.
We tried their 2016 Red Wine (clever name, isn't it?) and Jim found it a little sweet with lots of fruit. Ken called it very drinkable. Al felt it needed another year in bottle.
This year is simply flying by. It's hard to believe it was on a July summer evening that we met at Jim and Judi's place for wine, food and conversation. I broug...
Commented Brian "Blimey, this ain't half bad!" Ken enjoyed the spicy nose with cherry and was also impressed with the value. Kim found it smoky and dusty with cherry.
Laura said it was good for the $13 price, but "not as full-bodied as I like." Chris found strawberry, raspberry and ripe tomato on the nose and vanilla, rose petals and coconut on the palate.
Jan liked the nose and finish and commented on notes of plum and cherry. Ken called it a nice blend with a bit of smoke. Brian said "delicious, inky fruit with an aftertaste of plum stones and stewed prunes. Very enjoyable."
