La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010 (California)

Due to the various complexities attributed to a good pinot noir, tasting is no easy task. However, drinking an entire bottle of this heavenly liquid is. For less than $25 you are delivered one of the finest varietals in the mid-range Pinot Noir universe. The sophisticated and elegant Sonoma Coast red blesses the palate with numerous pleasing tastes and smells. I find downing copious amounts of La Crema Pinot Noir with breakfast, lunch and dinner perfectly acceptable although I usually wait till past 5pm.

Pinot Noir is somewhat lighter in color which some could mistake for lighter flavor but in this case, the opposite is true. On the nose it smells like Tango. For those of you who do not Tango......strawberry, leather, cedar, mushroom and vanilla and the slightest hint of sweet pipe tobacco. On the Palate more leather, chocolate, hints of vanilla, orange zest with smooth silky texture and a nice finish.

I served this wine with grilled pork chops and roasted sweet potatoes.