Pinot Noir

This is an inexpensive Pinot Noir from southern Oregon.  It is lighter in style and is a tremendous value.  Light ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with cherries, rhubarb and slight cranberries.  Nice, slightly oily texture.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, tart cherries with a slight floral note.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but probably a bit better with food.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  It would make a nice pairing with grilled Salmon.  Screw capped.  

Pinot Noir is a difficult grape to grow anywhere and Northeast Ohio doesn't often have great summers to grow it, but this did get a Silver Medal in the Ohio Wines Competition.  Pale ruby/purple in color, clear and bright.  The nose has cranberries and rhubarb.  Light to medium bodied.  On the palate, flavors of rhubarb, some cranberry and some herbal notes.  This will go better with food.  Grilled Salmon would work well.  

This 2021 Brut Rose marks Cuvaison’s ninth vintage of producing a sparkling wine. Comprised of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, there is a lovely delicateness to this wine, a softness that is alluring. You will find notes of strawberry, raspberry, light lemon chiffon, white peach, violet petals, rose water, a hint of black cherry, and lime peel. There is a compelling minerality running through this along with a moderate acidity to make this structurally competent. The fruit is evident, the bubbles inviting and this makes for a great food companion

This Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir from 30+ year old vines in the Loire Valley in France.  12.5% abv.  This is a delightful and refreshing wine.  Pale salmon pink in color, clear and bright.  The nose has strawberries, oranges and slight pine.  Medium bodied.  Nice, slightly creamy texture.  On the palate, flavors of apples and strawberries.  Clean finish.  This is nice on its own and will work with most foods.  It would be nice with soft cheeses and crackers on the patio.  Drink over the next year or two.  

Jamie Kutch tends to make very elegant Pinot Noir's.  Ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with cherries, cherry cough drops, slight sour cherries and slighter cola.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  Nicely balanced.  On the palate, this seems fully mature.  Some depth and complexity.  Good finish.  This is drinking very well and seems about at peak.  It  should be at this level for at least another five years.  It is very nice on its own and will work well with the right foods.  This would be a nice pairing with grilled Salmon.