our_daily_vino | Mercotti's Milieu, Pinot Noir

This is a bottle of Pinot Noir given me by my friend Killa.

Mercotti's Milieu, 2006 Pinot Noir, Durant Vineyard Dundee Hills, Oregon

Color: This is the palest Pinot I've ever encountered. A light, bright red Any lighter and it would've been a very dark Rose. ;)

Sniff Test: The initial sniff was a little angry, but I caught a wiff of cherry. When this wine breathes, the nose becomes very lovely, nuanced cherries and subtle spice.

First Impression: Tart cherries up front, smooth in the mouth, a nice bright green middle, short finish. This is also the lightest bodied Pinot Noir I've ever had.

Breathing Room: This is a very delicate, subtle wine, and it's crying out for tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. Upfront there are delicate cherry and cranberry notes, the mouthfeel is silky smooth. The finish is cherries, but not smoky cherries.

It went well with the chicken I had for dinner and the square of chocolate I had for dessert.