Tasting Notes for Five Rivers Winery Pinot Noir 2010

Tasting Notes:

This was a great find, once it completely opened up! This young grape had a lot of POP, even well after it was consumed. The difference was astonishing, side by side a red wine glass and a Pinot Noir glass. The spice and complexity of fruits became apparent when using the Riedel's Pinot Noir glasses. 2 thumbs up Riedel! "The nose of this classic Pinot Noir is brimming with rhubarb, violets, and cardamom, with hibiscus flowers and notes of vanilla from the easy oak treatment. The palate will rejoice with the taste of wild starwberries, followed by tangy bright cherries. A stong acid backbone" - FiveRiversWinery.com Great Pinot Noirs and glasses can be found here: MyWineQuest.com/default.aspx?rd=22

I would serve this wine for:

a quiet dinner with my husband.

I shared this wine with:

my husband.

The nose on this wine reminds me of:

black licorice.

This wine would pair well with the following foods:

chicken or pork.

I think this wine is priced:

comparible.

If I have any gripe with this wine, it's that:

it is too acidic, even after the tanins softened.

Wine Rating:

2010 Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Five, USA, California, Napa, Spring Mountain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2010

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$125.00USD

From Magnum. This is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot and 5% Malbec. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is dominated by Brettanomyces which comes across as a "ripe" barnyard. Some people love this while others are averse. This is a spoilage yeast that will only bloom when the bottle sees warmer temperatures. In addition, there are plums and cassis with some green bell pepper and spice. Full bodied. On the palate, this drinks a bit cleaner. Very earthy with cassis, bell pepper and black cherries. Medium tannins. Long fin

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2016 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five, USA, California, Napa, Stags Leap, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

This is the "signature" Cabernet from Shafer. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with cassis, char, graphite, slight blueberries and spice. Full bodied. Firm tannins. Nice texture. On the palate, this is tasty. Flavors of cassis, slight blueberries with a touch of tobacco, spice and char. Long finish. This is drinking well if not yet at peak. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. It is great on its own and would work well with foods. A nice choice with a slow cooked Pot Roast.

2016 Five Star Cellars Stellar, USA, Washington, Walla Walla, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

Current Price:

$62.00USD

First time trying this winery. This is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc from Washington. Inky purple in color, slight ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, spice, and slight char. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, this is not super ripe. Black cherries with a mint/herbal note that is nice. Nice finish. This is nice on its own, but better with food. This would be a nice wine with a grilled Portabella sandwich. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

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