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)
(3 votes, average: 7.33 out of 10)
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Agree. Echelon makes a good Pinot Noir. Although, I’m going to save a few bottles for a few years in my cellar to see how they taste with a bit more age.
I’ve had a few hit or miss bottles from Echelon. Depends on the vintage in my opinion. I think the ‘02 or ‘03 Pinot wasn’t very good at all. I’ll give ‘04 a chance and let you know.