7 June 2011 2009 Wyndham Estate Bin 333 Pinot Noir

2009 Wyndham Estate Bin 333 Pinot Noir

June 7, 2011 By

Brought this South East Australia Pinot Noir to a BYOB restaurant as I needed a wine that could be paired with multiple dishes and was pleased at how well it held up.

The wine is bright red in the glass and offers more of a strawberry jam nose than the cherry one typical of Pinot Noirs.  The strawberry continues in the mouth, but with juicy cherry flavors with a hint of spice.  Soft tannins give this wine some backbone and the finish is surprisingly long.

This very affordable Pinot Noir is perfect for any summer get-togethers and would pair well with grilled chicken or salmon, and also some light-sauced pasta dished.

Around $10.

This wine was provided to me for sampling and I’m adding to my repertoire as it’s truly enjoyable.

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22 February 2011 2008 Mark West Pinot Noir

2008 Mark West Pinot Noir

February 22, 2011 By

Bought this Pinot Noir as my 3rd bottle at a recent dinner party and was relatively pleased with it, especially at this price point.

It’s lighter than most California Pinots in the glass and offers a light nose of strawberries and under-ripe cherries.  In the mouth, this wine is also light with some mouth-puckering, a little spice and a longish finish.

Overall, this is a decent wine that I don’t need a special occasion to enjoy and that has enough presence to be served beyond a Tuesday night.

Around $10.

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