Little Penguin Pinot Noir

I tried this cheap guy and will pass. Just grape juice. Nothing to it. I am tending to prefer Shiraz these days. This just pushes me toward it even more.

At a restaurant the other day, I had a glass of Green Point Shiraz from Australia. It was really pretty good. It looks like the bottle price is just under $20.

Catching up with some new ones

I bought a bunch of new ones that I want to try, some I already have.

Total Red - Pinot Noir: This may be just for the Total Wine store, but it is a good fruity Pinot that is easy to drink.

Sidewise Pinot Noir 2003 - Not as good as I had hoped. Not that fruity, and extremely light. Soft tannins, tart finish. I would pass on it.

Back in the Saddle

Good Friday indeed. It has been a rough week as well as a busy one. A perfect night to sit down with a glass of wine and some CSI on TV. I am waiting for the wife to get home, so I don't know what is for dinner. However, I think it may be best paired with a red.

Wine #9 - 2002 Oak Grove Pinot Noir Reserve - Oak Grove Vineyards, San Martin, CA.

This is a very simple wine. A fruity, but not overwhelming aroma. The taste is the same. A little fruity, not overwhelming. Not a long finish. The wine just drinks super easy. It doesn't have all that much flavor, but the flavor it does have is nice. You could easily drink a whole bottle without even thinking about it. I ended up having some pasta and sausage for dinner, and this was a fine wine for that. But, you don't need food to drink it.

It isn't complex and there isn't much to it. So, all in all, it just depends what you are looking for.

The First of Many

Since this is the first day of my blog focusing on lower priced wines, I figured I should at least give you one review. I wouldn't want you to have to wait too long. Plus, you will now have an idea of what to expect.

Wine #1 - Solaris Special Release - 2002 Pinot Noir - Carneros
Solaris Winery - Rutherford, CA

I enjoy a good Pinot Noir, and this is one. It has a nice fruity aroma. The flavor is very subtle, but there is one to speak of. I would say a little woody or smoky. It is a very dry Pinot Noir, which is actually kind of nice. There is no extended, lingering aftertaste. After a few drinks you will feel a warmth in your cheeks, but that is the nature of a red I guess.

Overall, I would say this is a fine wine for the price. I think I paid $9.99 for the bottle, but I know for sure it was under $10. If you enjoy a Pinot Noir, I suggest giving this one a try. It was also a staff choice from one of the employees at Total Wine and More. 2 votes - thumbs up.