Salmon Run Pinot Noir

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NV Salmon Run, Pinot Noir, New York ($13.95). This is the same wine as the bottling of Dr Konstantin Frank’s Fleur de Pinot Noir that was given very high marks for being beneficial for the heart by two independent testing agencies. It is made we’ve been told primarily from young estate grapes, but because of the New York appellation there are other grapes from outside the Finger Lakes, probably from Long Island or the Hudson Valley. The “test glass” showed a typical Pinot color, almost identical with Illuminati Cerasuolo (a Rosato). It weighs in at as medium bodied wine at 12% alcohol. It gave a nice burst of red cherries on the nose and upfront. This was followed by fresh complexity and strong acidity across the palate. The finish lingered just fine.

Matched it with grillpanned smoked pork chops and salad with blue cheese dressing. Not a good match for the acid in the wine. Next time will try it with smoked baby back ribs in Carolina Red Sauce and salad with vinaigrette dressing. Will report back then.