The Wine: Henry Estate Pinot Noir 2000 Oregon Umpqua Valley Barrel Select
Winery: Henry Estate
Country: United States
Country: United States
Region: Oregon, Umpqua Valley
Category: Red Table Wine
Vintage: 2000
Price: $25
Decanted or Not: No, but bottle was open for 2 hours before tasting
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting Notes:
The Color: Ruby
The Nose: Strawberries, some plum and a bit of earthiness on the nose.
The Taste: Sour cherries, nice acidity with great vanilla notes on the finish. This is not a New World fruit bomb. Great mouthfeel and silky texture, perfect balance of fruit with good tannins. A pinot in the Burgundian style. Very impressive. Paired very well with an aged sirloin and horseradish mashed potatoes. It's a little more than I tend spend on wines, but we'll worth it. I have to give credit to Grand Harvest Wines in Grand Central Station in New York City for pointing me in the direction of this bottle. If you've never been to this wine store, I would recommend it purely on that fact the staff is extremely knowledgeable. You'll pay a couple dollars more, but think about the real estate they're paying for, and as I said they know their sh*t. They always seem to point me in the right direction.
The Verdict: 9 Corks
2 comments:
Awesome, I am looking for a nice Pinot for tonight to help celebrate National Cigar Day (today).
Thanks for the recommendation, I will let you know what I think.
Thank you for being yoou
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