Tobin James Sangiovese

[Innkeeper]

2000 Tobin James, Paradiso, Paso Robles, Sangiovese ($18). Came with the Spring '03 shipment. So with a suitable rest, decided to pop it with a tomato, pesto, and feta cheese, white pizza tonight. It was very nice with juicy black berries, a hint of earthiness, nice acid, smooth as a baby's behind, and a pleasant finish. Everything was super.

Having said that, don't normally recommend $18 wines with pizza! Fact is that the wine was no better than many $10-$12 Chianti Classicos we've had lately.


[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 05-21-2003).]