Just like the LBD (little black dress), a glass of Pinot Noir is always a stylish choice, no matter the occasion. Often romanticized, always sexy, Pinot Noir can be made into red wine with profiles from silky and fruit-forward to bold, complex and savory. This noble grape can be produced as a sparkling wine, a rosé or even a white wine. Perfect for pairing with a plethora of foods such as salmon with sauce, herbed roast chicken and juicy burgers still sizzling off the grill, Pinot Noir feels right at home at casual settings or your next swanky dinner party.
The following wines, all Pinot Noir from California, were sent to me as samples. With such a range of prices, each has a place at the table and in the glass. Enjoy every sip of this stylish, classic choice.
Rockhound Wine 2021 Pinot Noir ($90) is the second wine in the Rockhound portfolio from Lang & Reed Napa Valley. Pinot Noir from the acclaimed Radian Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills is ripe, bold and striking. Aromas of balsamic and strawberries were the prelude to flavors of espresso, dark chocolate, berries and herbs. Fresh and complex, Rockhound 2021 Pinot Noir complements anything from lamb burgers to pasta with red sauce to bountiful salads with warm crusty bread. Only 115 cases are produced.
Frank Family Vineyards 2017 Brut Rosé ($60) is of 100% Pinot Noir from Carneros AVA. Aromas and flavors of rose petals, juicy raspberries, strawberries, citrus and subtle
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