Wine Tasting – Canyon Road Pinot Noir

Name: Canyon Road Pinot Noir

Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Region: Sonoma Coast, California

Country: USA

Year: 2012

Price: $6.95

Winery Review: Rich, fruit forward cherry flavors, soft tannins, a medium body and a smooth velvety finish. Pairs well with creamy soups, salmon, and savory pork dishes.

My Review: I think I’m turning into a red drinker. This wine was fantastic. This wine had a super strong cherry nose with hints of banana. The smooth mouthfeel and creamy texture of this wine made me think of cherry vanilla ice cream with a bit of sage to off-set the sweetness and add a bit of complexity. The long and well-deserved finish of this wine had a pleasant tannic end that smooths out in the last bits of flavor.

With food?: I tried this wine on its own, without food.