A light yet flavourful Pinot Noir that goes well with many dishes…
Name: Mark West Pinot Noir Vintage 2013
Vintage: 2013
Producer: Mark West
Region/Country: California, USA
Grape Varietal(s): Pinot Noir
Consumed At: Milestone’s Restaurant, Cambie Stree, Vancouver, BC
Recommended By: Restaurant wine list choice
Cost: $46 (restaurant list price)
Bottle Presentation: Classic, but nothing distinctive other than the yellow-coloured label
Appearance: Light ruby red
Nose: Cured meats, leather, charred wood
Taste: Sour cherries, plums, charred wood
Finish: Long charred wood, sour cherries
Overall Impression: Though a light wine, it had an intriguing and flavourful taste. It also paired well with the three dishes our family and I had: steak-frites, shrimp with spiced Cajun garlic cream sauce, and pesto chicken penne with Asiago cheese. I would definitely have this wine again.
Rating (from 70 to 100): 87/100
Value: 3/5