Alex did up a batch of Focaccia bread topped with roasted red peppers, Bocchini, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. These were all toasted in the oven and created a great course that was flavourful and comforting at the same time.
"Roasted Red Peppers and Bocchini on Focaccia Bread" The nose on the Pinot was huge strawberry and vanilla that had your mouth watering to try it. Unfortunately the taste experience on this wine wasn’t as good as the nose. It was very tannic and hot with flavours of cherry and raspberry running throughout. It also was a touch sharp on the finish. It wasn’t a bad wine but I think the nose of it just had you expecting so much more from it. It was an OK pairing with the food but I think if you found a less tannic Pinot that was a touch more fruit forward this pairing would be perfect.
"Great Nose" Here is the group rating for the wine – Mick – 85, Mark - 85, Kathy – 87, Amy - 85, Overall – 85.5.
Here is the LCBO information on this wine -
MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir 2007
Vintages 48207
750 mL bottle
750 mL bottle
Price: $ 19.95
Wine, Red Wine,
13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : D
Made in: California/Californie, United States
By: E. & J. Gallo Winery
Release Date: Nov 7, 2009
Tasting Note - Slightly more structured, darker-colored, richer, and muscular is the 2007 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast. It reveals floral notes along with sweet, autumnal vegetation, black cherry, and spice characteristics in its well-made, medium-bodied style. Score - 88. (Robert Parker Jr., www.erobertparker.com, Dec. 2008).
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