Mark West Pinot Noir 2008
I like anything that boasts that it’s for the people. After all, I’m people and if something positive wants to help me along the way, so be it. Nevertheless, when I discovered that the mantra of Mark West Pinot Noir was “A Pinot for the People,” I was all about…
Yellow Jersey Pinot Noir
Part of being in a book club, or at least our book club, is that you bring lots of great books to swap and you drink a lot of wine. Though we all prefer different varietals and brands, I stick with Pinot Noir and usually like to change up the brand, sipping on a new…
Araucano Pinot Noir 2006
Mention the word “fest” to me in conjunction with any kind of alcohol and I am there, so when my kind grocer at the local Whole Foods alerted me that a “Beer and wine fest” was happening, I had to hold myself back from hugging him. $15 bought my entry and samples. A…
Queen of Hearts
Going out downtown for the night used to involved some type of “All you can drink” atmosphere but these days I tend to gravitate toward the wine bar scene a bit more. Maybe its old age creeping in but I am pretty sure you shouldn’t order a glass of Pinot Noir at a…
Running with Scissors
To be honest the thing that grabbed my attention about this Pinot Noir was the name. Reminiscent of every cautionary yell my mother shot in my direction as a youth, “Running with Scissors” Pinot Noir was a must buy. After all the back of the label urges, “Do try this…
Cloudline Pinot Noir 2007
The menu for the evening involved King crab legs, filet and fresh grilled vegetables so it was only natural the wine was just as mouth-watering. As bottle upon bottle were opened for our friend’s 35th birthday celebration, some were too fruity, some were too tart but…
Cavit Pinot Noir
The phrase, “You can’t always judge a book by its cover,” should also apply to wine. Often times the price tag doesn’t necessarily match up with the taste of the wine. Such is the case with Cavit Pinot Noir. Although the price tag is modest, the wine itself is full of…
Erath Pinot Noir 2008
The saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Well, when my new saying goes “When in Oregon, drink as Oregonians do.” This new life mantra was created on a recent trip where my palette and my opinion were both completely changed by local Oregon wineries. I’m…
Middle Sister Goodie Two Shoes Pinot Noir
Middle sister doesn’t just describe Jan Brady. It’s not just the nickname for my fabulous sister who often felt a little lost in the mix. It’s also the name of a perfectly blended, adorably labeled wine. Though they make both red and white wine and name each something…
Flowers Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 750ML 2006
A person only turns 85 once. For this reason alone, we made the pilgrimage to South Carolina to visit my fiance’s grandmother and celebrate her amazing life. A milestone this monumental calls for a celebratory dinner and a wine that is as delicate and amazing as the…
