Pinot Noir

Caveat, I tasted this after a few low octane Pinot Noir's, but this seemed to be bigger in style.  Garnet in color with some purple hues.  Mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, and a bit of mint.  Full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Good acidity.  Plenty of depth.  On the palate, this has some complexity.  Lush black cherries with some black raspberries.   Nice finish.  Tasty.  This drinks well on its own and will work well with most foods.  It would be nice with Grilled Salmon.  Drink over the next ten years.

This is a Pinot noir from Switzerland.  It  is very lightly styled although elegant is perhaps not the right word either.  Pale ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose is interesting with strawberries, light cherries and a hint of cedar.  Light bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, strawberries with slight cherries.  A slight herbal note.  Good finish.  This wine needs food.  Fondue seems appropriate but most soft cheeses would work.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

This wine was not a huge wine but still much bigger, less austere, than expected (in a good way).  Ruby in color, purple core, mostly clear and bright.  The nose has cherries, slight black cherries, slight cranberries with a nice earthiness to it.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  Light tannins.  On the palate, this has depth and complexity.  Flavors of cherries and black cherries with just a bit of tart cherries/cranberries.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own but would be better with food.  It would work well with Roasted Chicken or Duck.  Drink over the next ten to twelve years. 

Salmon pink in color with a touch of orange.  A nice mousse with small bubbles.  Clear and bright.  The nose is expressive with strawberries, and a touch of cranberries.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is nicely balanced with crisp acidity.  Flavors  of cherries and slight cranberries.  Long finish.  This is delightful on its own and very food friendly.  It will work well with salty and fried  appetizers.  Drink over the next few years.