Spin Room

This weekend we invited our fellow Dry Run enthusiasts to the house to write the tasting notes for the 2009 Pinot Noir.  Having two English majors plus Charlie’s expert palate made the job pretty easy, not to mention that we happen to like the wine.  Where the 2008’s tasting notes were hampered by our efforts to avoid using words like medicinal and acidic, the biggest struggle this year was to choose between “toffee” or “caramel” in our description of the finish.  Here’s what we came up with:

“The winemakers returned to Lodi, California, just miles from Napa Valley, to source the Pinot Noir grapes for this, their sophomore release.  This soft, medium-bodied wine starts with cherry and strawberry flavors with a touch of welcome earthiness.  Smooth and balanced throughout, with a hint of caramel in the finish, this wine can stand alone, but also pairs wonderfully with a variety of foods, particularly your pasta or fish course.  The wine can be enjoyed immediately, and with proper cellaring, should continue to mature well into 2014.”

Still four cases in the cellar, but they’re going fast, so get your orders in quick.