June 8, 2017

Coastal Estates Pinot Noir

It’s Thursday.  I’ve had a long week that centered around the passing of a grandparent.  Now I’ve flown back into town, I’m picking up a few groceries to finish the week and a bottle of wine for this blog.  I grabbed this bottle because of its relaxing, pretty, blue label.

I’m not in the mood for a heavy red or the sugar of a white.    Pinot Noir seems like a good option – probably light, not too sweet, and easy to drink.

Today, I made the right choice.  The flavor is exactly what I’m hoping for – the nose holds cherry and currant.  The color is a light red with a slight golden hue.  Not as beautiful as a deep, dark, cab.  But interesting.

The first flavor coming across the palate is raspberry.  After that I get a little bit of tobacco. 

It isn’t a complex wine.  It’s a drinkable wine.  At $8/bottle, I might have to go back for a second one.

Now, as for my Grandfather?  He’d prefer whiskey, thank you very much!