"Whatever you do, pour yourself into it."--Robert Mondavi
I have to say, Mondavi et al really poured themselves into this one. It's a light bodied, dark ruby Pinot Noir with plenty of flavor to go around.
At around $11 at Walmart, this is an amazing wine for the price. Attractive aromas containing plenty of jammy, ripe fruit and a hint of vanilla from the oak lead into a beautifully complex palate bursting with fruit (blackberry?) and just enough oakiness to round out the edge.
Honestly, I would drink this wine with just about anything--or nothing! This bottle serves as proof that you don't have to spend a fortune to find a true treasure in the wine world. It has amazing balance and complexity, and the finish has impressive length for such a (relatively) cheap selection.
This was my first Pinot Noir, and it definitely set the bar high. I'm going to buy another bottle of this one for sure...It's a keeper!
My Grade: ++++
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