Ayana Wine Cellars-Pinot Noir-California-2006-$13.99-I have not had a
Pinot in awhile so I was looking forward to trying this one from a winery I had
no knowledge of..and it seems these days that you have to spend more than
$35 to get a good Pinot Noir. Nose was smooth, good fruit, earthly, what you
expect from a good Pinot, nice color, and the taste was great. I like to read
what the bottles say if they have a description of the wine on them, they were
right on, velvety tannins and lush red berry fruit. A awesome buy. Now I have
to search the net to find some more. NR CR4-4.5 Good with
chicken, seafood, pasta.
Forth Vineyards-Histoire-Cabernet Sauvignon Chapter 1-Mendocino-
California-2006-$13.99-I enjoyed this wine so much for the value of the
product that is delivered that I had to review it a 2nd time. Forth Vineyards is an
up and coming winery located in Mendocino County which is located north of
Sonoma County, every wine I have tried from this region lately has been very
good. Big Cab nose, dark fruit, dark color, and rich favors. Great value, I
highly recommend it. NR CR4-4.5 Good with steak, pasta.