...a bottle of wine and thou

Firesteed Oregon Pinot Noir 2002

Price: $11 bottle
Type: Pinot Noir
Cork: attractive tan artificial with logo and icon
Rating: 9

Golly. What a tasty wine! Now remember, my goal is a glass a night. However, like the Thirsty Lizard White Shiraz, this is a bottle my husband and I finished in a couple of hours, not a couple of days.

I am especially pleased because this is another wine chosen entirely by its pretty label. The last one from that experiment yielded disappointing results, so I tried not to get my hopes too high for this one.

The nose is somewhat weak, which led me to expect a watery wine. Instead, it has a delightfully rich taste, making up for the weak aroma. The smooth flavor rolls over the tongue, not too acidic, not too tart. I tasted strong notes of cherry, making me think this would pair well with fruit or a meat seasoned wtih fruit. The aftertaste is well balanced - not too bitter, not too sweet. This smooth wine just begs to be drunk in front of a roaring winter fire.

Since we had a hearty soup for dinner tonight, I don't know if this one will improve alongside beef. I am pleased to find it is a red I enjoy drinking on its own, though, with no need for meat.

posted by Chris Rachael Oseland at 6:16 PM