The Wining Woman

I have to admit that I have been cutting back on my wine consumption these past couple of weeks since I’ll be heading out on a cruise and I expect to be imbibing quite a bit. But, after a long day of shopping, then an interview, then the gym my husband and I had a quick bite at our favorite local hangout with a glass of Pinot Noir. I believe the house wine is Mark West Pinot Noir and that’s not bad. I was happy sipping it with my salmon and avocado while my husband enjoyed it with his burger.
The only problem with having one glass each.. we came back home and wanted more. So, I opened the Pinot that we have in our wine fridge.. the 2006 Mueller Russian River Pinot Noir. I have had it before and it’s mmmm.. very nice. It’s color is pretty light (similar even to some Malbec Rose’s that I have tasted) but, the aromas and flavors are intense. Lots of strawberry and cherry with a slight smokiness. These came through on the palate as well with an almost jammy or dried fruit sensation. This wine has been fermented in French oak as well as undergoing malolactic fermentation giving it a very smooth and easy finish. ( briefly., in case you aren’t familiar with it.. malolactic fermentation is a second fermentation where the bitter malic acid (think astringent) is changed into lactic acid (think milk or cream.) That’s a bit of a simplification but you can get the idea.  I don’t know how many more bottles of the 2006 vintage are available but cost is approx: $29.00. There is a 2007 vintage and I am sure it is just as delicious.

Cheers.
The Wining Woman
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