Wine picks
By Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
April 3, 2008
KAREN’S PICK: 2005/2006 Etude Carneros Pinot Noir RATIONALE: A smooth-as-silk and extremely food-friendly pinot noir that sings with salmon, tuna or lamb. COUNTRY: United States REGION: California (Carneros) WINEMAKER: Jon Priest PRICE: $42 GRAPES: 100 percent pinot noir COLOR: reddish-black cherry AROMAS: red and black cherries FLAVORS: concentrated red and black cherries, with interesting notes of minerality ALCOHOL: 14.2 percent PAIRS WITH: duck, lamb, mushrooms, salmon, tuna DISTRIBUTORS: D.C and Maryland: Bacchus, 800-525-9699. Virginia: Country Vintner, 800-365-9463 ANDREW’S PICK: 2006 Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Pinot Noir RATIONALE: A white masquerading as a red; a light, high-acid pinot that is pleasing, well priced and food-friendly. COUNTRY: United States REGION: California (Sonoma County) WINEMAKER: Margo Van Staaveren PRICE: $20 GRAPES: 100 percent pinot noir COLOR: reddish-black cherry AROMAS: cherries and blackberries FLAVORS: lots of cherry and plum fruitiness characteristic of the grape, plus a creamy silkiness ALCOHOL: 14.2 percent PAIRS WITH: duck, lamb, mushrooms, salmon, tuna DISTRIBUTORS: D.C.: Washington Wholesale, 202-832-5600. Maryland: Reliable Churchill, 410-439-5000. Virginia: Republic National, 804-226-4362 NOTE: Prices are approximate. Check Winesearcher.com to discover where wines are available near you, or ask a favorite wine store to order through the distributor. Washington Post
By Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
April 3, 2008
KAREN’S PICK: 2005/2006 Etude Carneros Pinot Noir RATIONALE: A smooth-as-silk and extremely food-friendly pinot noir that sings with salmon, tuna or lamb. COUNTRY: United States REGION: California (Carneros) WINEMAKER: Jon Priest PRICE: $42 GRAPES: 100 percent pinot noir COLOR: reddish-black cherry AROMAS: red and black cherries FLAVORS: concentrated red and black cherries, with interesting notes of minerality ALCOHOL: 14.2 percent PAIRS WITH: duck, lamb, mushrooms, salmon, tuna DISTRIBUTORS: D.C and Maryland: Bacchus, 800-525-9699. Virginia: Country Vintner, 800-365-9463 ANDREW’S PICK: 2006 Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Pinot Noir RATIONALE: A white masquerading as a red; a light, high-acid pinot that is pleasing, well priced and food-friendly. COUNTRY: United States REGION: California (Sonoma County) WINEMAKER: Margo Van Staaveren PRICE: $20 GRAPES: 100 percent pinot noir COLOR: reddish-black cherry AROMAS: cherries and blackberries FLAVORS: lots of cherry and plum fruitiness characteristic of the grape, plus a creamy silkiness ALCOHOL: 14.2 percent PAIRS WITH: duck, lamb, mushrooms, salmon, tuna DISTRIBUTORS: D.C.: Washington Wholesale, 202-832-5600. Maryland: Reliable Churchill, 410-439-5000. Virginia: Republic National, 804-226-4362 NOTE: Prices are approximate. Check Winesearcher.com to discover where wines are available near you, or ask a favorite wine store to order through the distributor. Washington Post
