Pinot Noir

Very cool label for this (and the Chardonnay).  The wine is a deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is a bit earthy with a note of sweaty socks along with black cherries and cherries.  Medium to full bodied.  Nice texture.  On the palate, plenty of sour cherry fruit with some black cherries.  Good finish.  This is very California in style for a Pinot Noir.  It drinks well on its own and will work well with many foods especially foods on the bigger side.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.  Nice value for 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