Dinner time on the East coast so I checked on my supply of Pinot Noirs. I selected a 2006 Husch Anderson Valley Pinot Noir from the Knoll Vineyard. The grapes came from the estate from 40 plus year old vines. To get the real Pinot experience I poured the wine in Riedel Pinot Noir glasses. The color was a dark ruby with a light purple rim. I was not able to read text through the wine so that was a step in the right direction for me. The aroma was predominately cherry and cherries were on the taste. I was picking up the faintest hint of strawberries also on the taste. There were mild tannins, darn, on the fruity and crisp finish. I wondered if tartaric acid was added to the wine. In all, I liked the wine, however was disappointed in the mild tannins. I prefer the bold tannins that some Oregon Pinots can offer.

Through dinner prep I had a glass of the Pinot and was ready for a hot summer’s day meal. We had crab salad, fried zucchini and pasta with a simple butter, basel and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese. Well … a white wine or wimpy Pinot Noir would have been a better match for the dinner. So I did the next best thing. Finished the Pinot for dessert.

Cheers,
Terry