Carmel Road 2006 Pinot Noir, Monterey, California
All Risqué’s LUSHES know that Risqué has a huge affinity for continually putting big pinots in his mouth and thus… he knows average when he sees or tastes it. Turned on by Carmel Road’s 2006 Pinot Noir, Risqué considers this Pinot to be definitely…“Bigger than Average”.
The 100% Pinot Noir shows a ruby gem like color that fades to a lustrous rich purple. Soothing to the nose is exotic spicy cinnamon, kola nut, huge cherry, deep blackberry, warm mocha and light fresh violets. In the mouth is a little earthiness (as with many pinots) with succulent fruit forwardness of ripe cherries and blackberries, ending with a toasty moderate happy finish. 7 ½ months (not inches) of aging in French oak barrels has produced a tasty wine full of fruity girth that is expected to last through 2012. Risqué has his hands all over it!
Risqué would swirl, sip and pair this wine with truffle fries and a medium-rare bistecca topped with a mix of exotic and wild sautéed mushrooms.
Size is definitely important when selecting a Pinot, especially in a world where most consider themselves bigger than average. Risqué recommends the Carmel Road 2006 Pinot Noir as it is not only better than average… it is bigger than average.
So bigger is better!
Alcohol 14.0% ($20)
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