Tasting 14 - Pinot Noir - Barefoot

Wine: Pinot Noir - Barefoot

Region: California

Country: USA

Year: No Vintage

Online Review:
Smooth, supple and warmly fruity, this is a cherry pie of a wine. Generous red- and black-cherry flavors are wrapped in soft tannins for a rich feel without being heavy. Small amounts of Zinfandel and Barbera were blended in.

Source: https://www.barefootwine.com/shop-wines/red-wine/pinot-noir/0282819OS.html

Folly: Page 150. The world’s most popular light-bodied red is loved for its red fruit and spice flavors that are accentuated by a long, smooth, soft-tannin finish.

My Review: 
I knew that I was going into uncharted territory with this one, and I was right. This wine is dry, light-bodied, and essentially a pseudo-white wine. It is not very sweet and has a tannic cranberry flavor to it. The aroma is overpowered by acidity.




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