The wine has a deep cranberry color. The nose has aromas of blackberries, cherries, strawberries, earth, spice and a hint of cocoa. The palate is filled with those rich fruit flavors, but a bit of earthiness adds balance to this fruit and spice laden Pinot Noir. There are hints of oak finely integrated into the wine, to provide balance and structure.
I paired this wine with Chicken Sausage Gumbo; you know I'm from New Orleans, and just the thought of Fall had me making a pot of gumbo. The sausage in the gumbo just struck a chord in my mouth with each bite, and sip of this wine! I would also pair this wine with fried or roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom pate http://www.3pigs.com , grilled mushrooms and mushroom infused dishes, and Purple Haze goat cheese on a thin slice of baguette or cracker. Note: This wine was a sample provided by J Vineyards & Winery http://www.jwine.com SRP $35.00
Check out the video from J Vineyards & Winery, they celebrated their 25th anniversary.
Cheers,
Lorrie
So very lovely Lorrie. So what time is dinner? I would love to try your Chicken Sausage Gumbo with a bottle of the 2009 J Vineyards RRV Pinot Noir. YUM!
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