I'm drinking like I don't have to go to work in the morning. That's how much I love this wine. Or does that just show how much I don't want to go to work?Tonight's selection was recommended to us by a Facebook follower of this blog. She considers this Pinot Noir a staple in her house and I will probably follow suit. It's a relief to give this wine positive comments, much like the fan-recommended Fetzer received when Mike reviewed it in February. I would hate to discourage readers with less-than-positive reviews of the wines they recommend; thankfully this fan seems to have good taste. That or she just shares my taste in wine. Either way, keep those recommendations coming!
This wine is such a lovely find that I'm willing to overlook the spelling mistake I found on the Trinity Oaks website. Oh hell, I can't write this review without pointing it out: it's Noir, not Nior. Misspelled French words annoy me more than misspelled English words. C'est pas trop grave but seriously? That word refers to the type of wine! Hopefully someone at Trinity Oaks is paid to search for online reviews of their wines and will come across this post. And hopefully that someone will appreciate my Franglish. Once I got past the spelling error, I was interested to see that this pinot noir contains 15% cabernet sauvignon, for 'added complexity and structure.' The resulting blend is delicious. This is such a smooth and easy wine to drink. It lacks the sharp aftertaste that I've found with a lot of cheap pinot noirs. The label boasts 'strawberry and cherry characteristics' but unless it's referring to the color of the wine, I did not taste either of those fruits in this wine. It's not as sweet as those two fruits would suggest. I imagine this would pair well with a variety of different entrees, everything from steak to pasta. It's unassuming and would complement the meal well.
This wine is such a lovely find that I'm willing to overlook the spelling mistake I found on the Trinity Oaks website. Oh hell, I can't write this review without pointing it out: it's Noir, not Nior. Misspelled French words annoy me more than misspelled English words. C'est pas trop grave but seriously? That word refers to the type of wine! Hopefully someone at Trinity Oaks is paid to search for online reviews of their wines and will come across this post. And hopefully that someone will appreciate my Franglish. Once I got past the spelling error, I was interested to see that this pinot noir contains 15% cabernet sauvignon, for 'added complexity and structure.' The resulting blend is delicious. This is such a smooth and easy wine to drink. It lacks the sharp aftertaste that I've found with a lot of cheap pinot noirs. The label boasts 'strawberry and cherry characteristics' but unless it's referring to the color of the wine, I did not taste either of those fruits in this wine. It's not as sweet as those two fruits would suggest. I imagine this would pair well with a variety of different entrees, everything from steak to pasta. It's unassuming and would complement the meal well.
My favorite detail about this wine recommendation is that Trinity Oaks participates in a One Bottle, One Tree program. They plant one tree for every bottle that is sold. You know how much I love a green-friendly company!
9 out of 10. Fantastic.
Giant, $7.99
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