Tasting - Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Name: Grand Cru

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Region: California

Country: USA

Year: 2013

Price: $7

Food Pairing: N/A

Tasting notes: "This ruby-colored wine has aromas of raspberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla. Flavors of cherry and plum lead to a very soft velvety finish. This wine can be enjoyed by itself. It is also an excellent accompaniment with Brie, goat cheese and smoked salmon. Lamb shanks and pork tenderloin are favorite main dishes to pair with this wine" (Vintage Cellar).

My review: Crimson. Prune and cherry bouquet. Metallic blood aroma. Dry, old, and musty on the palate, like old church air. Very tannic, so much that it demands food. Hot mid palate, and black pepper on the finish. Made me want to sneeze.