Methven Family Vineyards, Eola-Amity Hills, Pinot Noir, 2006
The nose was dust, red cherry, and very strong pepper. Later there was a subtle vanilla and bitter sweet chocolate. And something else too. Ahhh, there's rose lives under all that pepper, but it's hard to break on through because the spice is so strong.
The body is medium. And the taste? What else: pepper! Oh, and cherry and currant. And it's very smooth. The finish is currant and a little blueberry ... and PEPPER. Then, the fruit fades, and the pepper gives way to more of a cayenne. Long finish (as the spice lingers).
Very good wine. I opened this following a 2006 Domaine Drouhin, and this was generally preferred by the drinkers. For me personally, I couldn't really decide which one I liked better.
Correction: see comments below. This bottle is only $20, not $60. Sorry for the mistake.
Cost:
Rating:
8.5
Re: Methven Family Vineyards, Eloa-Amity Hills, Pinot Noir, 2006
My apologies for the mistake on the cost. I was told it was $60 by person who brought the bottle, and neglected to double-check the price myself.
Well, I suppose this means the bottle is quite the deal! Seriously, most at the dinner preferred this over the Drouhin. Nice work!
Well, I suppose this means the bottle is quite the deal! Seriously, most at the dinner preferred this over the Drouhin. Nice work!