...a bottle of wine and thou

Rex Goliath "47 Pound Rooster" Pinot Noir

Price: $7
Type: Pinot Noir
Cork: plain cork with name written on side
Rating: 7
Purchased: World Market

This is really good for a seven dollar wine. It's not the most exciting Pinot Noir I've ever had, but it's also $7 a bottle. Most $7 wine is nasty, so I'm impressed. I think it would be a good second or third bottle after starting the night with the good stuff.

It's got a mild nose, so if you're really into a good, rich scent, this isn't the wine for you. The taste is surprisingly level. It tastes the same on the front of the tongue as it does on the back. Now, I prefer a wine that's got a little more complexity, but again, this is a seven dollar bottle. A single glass costs more than that in most restaurants these days.

Unlike most cheap wines, there's no sugary sweetness to this wine. The aftertaste is as mild as the scent, so this would be a good wine for people who complain about the bitter flavor of reds.

If you're looking for a level, drinkable, inexpensive wine, this is an excellent choice.

posted by Chris Rachael Oseland at 9:51 PM