California Pinot Noir

It's been a while since I had this wine. Still very much the same.

Dark ruby/ purple in color.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium minus acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, chocolates and light vegetables.

It's very drinkable, but doesn't show any typicity. Easy drinking, soft and elegant.

Good by itself and good for parties.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$17.

Meiomi means "coast" in the language of the native, coastal dwelling Wappo and Yuki tribes. Ruby color with aromas of jammy red fruits and oak with floral notes, from a number of sites in CA, aged in French oak barrels for six months. On the palate flavors of raspberry and strawberry flavors with lightly toasted vanilla oak notes, cacao and black pepper. Vivid acidity, fine tannins, good balance on medium finish ending with earthy character. Good value, drink now.

What the heck is this? Certainly not Pinot Noir. Too jammy sweet.

Bizarrely oversweet pinot noir. Reminds me of why I have a usually unfair knee-jerk rejection of Californian wines.

I mean…. It just could be so much better :/

Fruity and full flavor right away. Jammy and nice nose.

Banger. No notes.

Delicious wine. Went well with shepherds pie.

Dark in color for a Pinot. Sweeter, than expected, but paired nicely with a strawberry chicken salad. Had oak notes, and possibly some spice.

Super jammy, strong cherry flavors. No noticeable traits of pinot noir, tasted like a moderately priced blend of zinfandel.