...a bottle of wine and thou

Clos du Bois Pinot Noir

Price: $13 bottle
Type: Pinot Noir
Cork: attractive natural cork decorated with name and logo
Rating: 8
Purchased: Liquor Barn

This was one of the first reds I remember liking, so when it came time to give it a review, I expected to give it a resounding 10. Imagine my surprise when my memory of this wine didn't hold up to the reality.

Now, don't get me wrong. It's a wine I'll definitely buy again, but since starting this blog experiment, I've found wines I like even better.

This is a mildly scented red with a medium dark color. It's pleasantly sweet on the tongue, not too tannic, but with a mild bitter aftertaste. All in all, I'd say it's a mild wine, but without being boring. I think it would be an excellent choice for beer or white wine drinkers who are just venturing into the world of reds. It's neither overwhelming nor watery. It's good with a well flavored but not (hot) spicy meal. If you drink it with a hot meal, the spices will overwhelm the wine's flavor.

I'll buy this one again, specifically for meals flavored with herbs rather than curry.

posted by Chris Rachael Oseland at 7:22 PM