Mark West Pinot Noir

Origin: Sonoma County, California

Where: Smyrna WOB, $$11.99 bottle

This Mark West Pinot turned out to be a little gem! The price range was just right for me, and the taste exceeded expectations. Upon visiting their website, I’m even more in love! The theme of the site is Pinot for the People! Seriously… I love it! Pinots are often overpriced and not worth it but the good ones are my favorite grape and I love being able to easily find some economical bottles that taste delicious. Needless to say, the theme appeals to me on so many levels! I encourage you to go check out Derek Benham and Alex Cose and their Pinot for the People Revolution! Here’s a little snippet:

For too long we have waited for affordable Pinot. For too long we have endured Merlot. For too long we have simply been denied the choice. … We demand rich, fruit-inspired, easy-drinking wine worthy of the Thanksgiving table and affordable enough to serve with tonight’s pizza.

Their wine notes are also mouth-watering!

Brilliant and bright, the wine’s garnet color suggests its weighty characteristics. Heady aromas of black raspberry jam, cranberries, dried cherries and dried herbs intermingle with oak notes of nutmeg and a hint of smoke. Expansive and silky with cherry and raspberry suggestions, the wine lingers on the palate.

Next time: Get a glass!