Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Lamoreaux Landing Pinot Noir

I was pleasantly surprised by this 2007 vintage Pinot Noir. Very light, in both color and body, but also truly magnificent in its versatility and its ability to embrace the cooler climate of the Finger Lakes. Definitely of French styling, this wine offers delicate fruit forward tastes - blackberry and cherry - and will work well with a range of hard cheeses - primarily asiago. The wine maker says salmon or fresh tuna, but I tried it with fresh wild King Salmon and did not find that it paired well. VERY GOOD

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Standing Stone Pinot Noir

This 2007 vintage estate produced and bottled Pinot Noir is quite enjoyable, balanced and contains hints of chocolate on the nose along with notes of leather accompanied by assertive ripe cherries throughout. The winemaker says hints of truffles, tobacco and leather. This wine went very well with fresh wild cod encrusted with coriander, cinammon and a hint of paprika along with garlic infused EV olive oil. The flavors brought out the best in each. GOOD

Finger Lakes Wine Reviews

Back in the saddle again. After a long hiatus, it is time to start posting again. Frankly, I had not been inspired to review any wine I had been consuming. I found some personal favorites that I enjoyed for a while, and did not find much to write about that I already hadn't reviewed. There is never one culprit, but let's just say I got stuck in a rut...Hope you continue to enjoy.