icky Maison Nicolas

[joeyz6]

Tried the Maison Nicolas '99 Pinot Noir ($6.99). It was a disappointing experience. Not that I was expecting anything spectacular, but it just wasn't too good. Limited bouquet, not a heck of a lot of flavor. It felt decent as I swirled it around my mouth, but upon swallowing it, it more or less attacked my throat (even though it was only 12.5% alcohol). It was a little harsh overall. I don't think I'd buy it again, even just for daily drinking purposes.