Canyon Road Pinot Noir

Name: Canyon Road

Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: California
Country: United States

Year: 2012
Price: $6.95

Winery review:  Rich, fruit forward cherry flavors, soft tannins, a medium body and a smooth velvety finish. Pairs well with creamy soups, salmon, and savory pork dishes.

My review: I’m not a huge fan of Pinot Noirs at this low price point; it’s one varietal I can really see the different in a $6 bottle vs. $12. This was soft on tannins and tasted like candied cherries. There was a lot more in the nose of this wine than the taste. I was put off by how strong it smelled of cherry and how light it tasted. The contrast wasn’t great.

I tasted this on its own with no food.