Pinot Noir

Not an exciting wine tonight. We had dinner after work at Silver Spoon. I had the sirloin and bleu salad and Al had the cobb salad. We both had the Mirrasou pinot noir. My advice? Don't bother. The wine would be very good for someone who's not a wine drinker. It's not at all offensive. In fact it's not at all much of anything. Not much nose. Invisible on the mid-palate. Grape and cherry on the attack. A weak finish. Am I being a little too harsh? Perhaps. Actually the review could be written differently: A delicate wine, reminiscent of beaujoulais noveau with a light but pleasant nose. There was strawberry, a light touch of floral and earthy aromas. The flavor was similar: strawberry, floral, and earthliness. There was delicate acidity with light tannins. A very easy drinking wine. Actually, it was a nice entry wine. It's all about perspective. You might keep that in mind when you're reading those tasting notes that are posted in liquor stores. Personally, I don't care for beaujoulais. They are too light, thin, no body. But to someone who likes them they are delicate and light with subtle flavors and light tannins. So, sample around and get to know your own taste, your own palate.