Clos du Bois Pinot Noir
2011
Sonoma County, California
Paid between $12-20 at Kroger (on sale)
They say: Grown in North Coast vineyards influenced by cooling ocean breezes and persistent morning fog, our Pinot Noir exhibits aromas and flavors of red cherry, raspberry and hints of cranberry, harmonized with vanilla and spice from aging in oak barrels.
Smell: Very very full. Lots of scents. It is peppery and salty, almost like salt water. It wasn't sweet, in fact it was spicy.
Taste: Not a lot of body, lots of salt. Light plum color. Not a very thick wine, it felt watered down. Typical Pinot Noir I believe, but I don't think I'm crazy about that. It was pretty nasty at first, nearly undrinkable. I had it with some Homestead Creamery Double Chocolate ice cream and that made it A LOT better (although, that ice cream could make almost anything better). They complemented each other well. It made the wine light and fruity without being sour. The thinness of the wine isn't a problem with the thick ice cream.
Over time: I kept this bottle out at room temperature for about two weeks. Every time I drank it it got a little bitter better, but I would absolutely never buy it again. It was acidic to the point that it drowned out any other flavors. Very salty. Total miss.
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