Deluge 2012 Pinot Noir
Our Deluge 2012 Pinot Noir from Los Carneros AVA is a classic wine true to the varietal. Carneros is a premium spot in the Napa and Sonoma Valley to grow Pinot Noir with its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. This wine is “tuilé,” a French term meaning the “color of tile.” This 2012 is beautifully mature and has started to take on a orange tint. The nose off ers several small red berry fl avors like raspberry, boysenberry and strawberry. This mature wine does not require too much decanting for some light oak and toasted characters to appear. These characters help the balance and complexity of this light to medium-bodied Pinot. In the mouth, the French oak barrel ageing reveals smooth tannins.
This is a wine that is ready to enjoy now and will pair well with roast pork, roasted chicken, lasagna or Beef Bourguignon. Enjoy it with the featured recipe: “Herb Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Tomatoes.”
Tolerant Vinotypes will particularly enjoy this wine!
VINTAGE: 2012 AGEING POTENTIAL: 3 years
VARIETAL(S): 100% Pinot Noir SERVE: open right before serving at room temperature APPELLATION: Carneros PAIRINGS: creamy cheeses such as ALCOHOL: 13.8% Camembert, Brie or blue cheese
tidbit: Beside being a great red still wine, Pinot Noir represents around 60% of the grapes for sparkling wine production and is also known as Blanc de Noir. wineshop at home $41.00
Deluge 2012 Pinot Noir
Our Deluge 2012 Pinot Noir from Los Carneros AVA is a classic wine true to the varietal. Carneros is a premium spot in the Napa and Sonoma Valley to grow Pinot Noir with its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. This wine is “tuilé,” a French term meaning the “color of tile.” This 2012 is beautifully mature and has started to take on a orange tint. The nose off ers several small red berry fl avors like raspberry, boysenberry and strawberry. This mature wine does not require too much decanting for some light oak and toasted characters to appear. These characters help the balance and complexity of this light to medium-bodied Pinot. In the mouth, the French oak barrel ageing reveals smooth tannins.
This is a wine that is ready to enjoy now and will pair well with roast pork, roasted chicken, lasagna or Beef Bourguignon. Enjoy it with the featured recipe: “Herb Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Tomatoes.”
Tolerant Vinotypes will particularly enjoy this wine!
VINTAGE: 2012 AGEING POTENTIAL: 3 years
VARIETAL(S): 100% Pinot Noir SERVE: open right before serving at room temperature APPELLATION: Carneros PAIRINGS: creamy cheeses such as ALCOHOL: 13.8% Camembert, Brie or blue cheese
tidbit: Beside being a great red still wine, Pinot Noir represents around 60% of the grapes for sparkling wine production and is also known as Blanc de Noir. wineshop at home $41.00 RECIPE PAIRING : Herb Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
2 tablespoons oil Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 10 minutes or until 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders browned. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. 1 medium onion, chopped Stir in tomatoes, water and seasonings. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, cover and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. undrained 1/4 cup water Stir in spinach; cook 2 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt. 1 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Makes 6 servings. Ground 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves
wineshop at home Recipe & photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.
RECIPE PAIRING : Herb Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
2 tablespoons oil Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 10 minutes or until 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders browned. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. 1 medium onion, chopped Stir in tomatoes, water and seasonings. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, cover and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. undrained 1/4 cup water Stir in spinach; cook 2 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt. 1 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Makes 6 servings. Ground 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves
wineshop at home Recipe & photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.