Monday, March 30, 2009

Wine of the Week, Rabbit Ridge 2006 Pinot Noir, Reserve

Each week, I will bring to you a new selection of wine and tell you why I choose it, why it’s good, and what it goes well with.

For this weeks wine, I’ve chosen the 2006 Pinot Noir. For those who love a good Pinot Noir, the 2006 Rabbit Ridge Reserve is one of my top choices. It also won a silver medal in January 2009 at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, among other awards.

Grown in the valleys of Paso Robles then aged in French and American barrels for 17 months, gives the wine a balance of full bodied flavor and a rich floral aroma. A hint of black cherry, blackberries, and violets can be tasted within the wine to make for a pleasant experience for the nose, on the palate, and finishes smooth.

While this bottle of wine is a moderately expensive brand priced at $20 per bottle, it is well worth the journey. Enjoy alone or savor with grilled salmon, lamb chops, duck, rosemary herbed chicken, or even pizza.

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