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Xwinery ’07 Napa Valley Truchard Pinot Noir

Recently had this Pinot paired with the 3nd course of a 5 course wine dinner at Tavola in The Woodlands. The third course was penne tossed in mascarpone cream sauce with cremini mushrooms, asparagus, sundried tomatoes and walnuts.

This dish was good but the asparagus was a little overdone though this may have been intentional to mask the harshness typical of this veg. In this pairing the Pinot was the star showing dried cranberry, red raspberry and balanced acidity.

Tasting Notes

Sight: Clear, star-bright, ruby red, with medium concentration and medium plus viscosity.

Nose: A clean, medium plus intensity wine with hints of dried cranberry, raspberry, and a hint of  hay.

Palate: Dry, medium body, confirmation of dried cranberry and raspberry. Medium tannin and acidity with medium plus alcohol and a plush finish.

• Vineyard Sources: 100% Truchard in Carneros
• Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
• Stats: Alcohol 14.5%, pH: 3.54, TA 6.8 g/L
• Cooperage/Fermentation: 12 months in 30% New Oak, 90% French
• Cases Produced: 784
• Price: $25-$27

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