Archive for May, 2007
Echelon Central Coast 2004 Pinot Noir
About 8 or 9 years ago I was introduced to the Echelon label at a restaurant in Denver, CO. Ever since, we’ve enjoyed many of their wines. I admit, I have had 1 or 2 not so good bottles, but overall most of the wines from Echelon have been really good.
This $10-$13 bottle of Central Coast Pinot Noir was one of their finer bottles of wine. Clove and cherry on the nose with a slight hint of oak and rose petals. Taste was dark cherry with a very enjoyable smooth oak flavor after each sip! (Oak is one of those flavors we always look for and enjoy in a good bottle of wine.)
Food pairing ideas:
For a VERY enjoyable meal, we paired this bottle of Pinot Noir wine with some cedar planked grilled salmon.
Echelon wine can usually be found at your local wine cellar, liquor store or even in your grocery store. (We find it on sale for around $9.99 at Von’s or Ralph’s)
Rate this wine: (based on quality for the price)
(3 votes, average: 7.33 out of 10)
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Homewood Winery Flying Wizzbangers 2004 Red Table Wine
Back to California! Ahh…a delightful blend of Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc from wonderful Sonoma, CA. Our friends up in the Napa Valley area took us to Homewood Winery during our last visit and we really enjoyed it. It’s a smaller winery away from all those larger tourist traps with down to earth people and friendly dogs sitting on the grass. Even as the winemaker was pouring the grapes into the press, he was happy to answer our questions and tell us about his wine making process. Nice people and great wines from Homewood Winery!
Order directly through Homewood or visit the winery if you’re up in the Sonoma / Napa Valley area.
Rate this wine: (based on quality for the price) (2 votes, average: 8.5 out of 10) Loading ...1 comment
