This is a clear, bright deep ruby violet color wine with some nice berry notes (blackberry) to it along with some dried fruit under notes, a pretty good combination. There’s some medium-dry sweetness, refreshing (read appropriate) acidity and just enough tannins to let you know they are there. This gives the wine good balance and a medium finish. A nagging bit of bitterness seems to go away after the bottle is opened (15 minutes). Good with pizza and definitely good on its own.

Grade: B+ Price: $10

Pizza Vino
2005
Pinot Noir
Lodi, California
Alcohol: 13% by volume
Closure: Natural Cork
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