Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 31, 2015

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FOOD AND DRINK

Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 31, 2015 

I AM READY FOR PINOT !!

We don’t often visit the same winery (no need to 
as there are plenty of wines to write about, that 
is for sure!), but recently I learned that one of 
my all time favorite pinot’s changed ownership. 
That’s usually not a big deal, unless they are 
going to change locations, which never happens 
at wineries. 

Fall is in the air, and therefore it is always a 
good time to discover pinot noir. The Meiomi 
Pinot Noir 2012 is the quintessential pinot 
noir. During my “nose test”, I immediately 
noticed a good, spicy scent of alcohol. You 
may want to allow the wine to get some air for 
several minutes to avoid this effect. Sipping the 
Meiomi Pinot Noir, I noticed flavors of multiple 
bright berries. This lighter and brighter flavor 
contrasted well with the heavy appearance 
and milky mouth feel. Additionally, I noticed 
an initial chaos of complexity in the first taste. 
Things settled down a bit after the wine had a 
chance to breathe, releasing alluring aromas of 
fresh vanilla and a hint of raspberry, and, for you 
“oaky” lovers a small hint of that, too. This wine 
is a true find, and I like it! It has a big taste for a 
pinot - not too complex, with a great finish. All 
in all, I found it very enjoyable.

Meiomi (may-oh-mee) is a native Wappo and 
Yuki tribes word meaning “coast”. As you wine 
lovers may know, pinot noir grapes can be a little 
tricky. They must have the right climate and the 
right soil. Originally hailing from Burgundy, it 
now prospers in Sonoma County, Mendocino, 
and Santa Barbara County. It’s a perfect wine 
for football season. 

Retails around $25; on sale $19, wide distribution 
throughout So Cal

For something a little easier on the pocket book 
a good entry-level pinot is the Mark West - for 
almost half the price it is drinkable and user 
friendly.

Dills Score: 90

Each week I will give you my Dills Score. Starting 
with a base of 50 points, I have added 8 points 
for color, 7 points for aroma or “nose”, 8 points 
for taste, 8 points for 
finish, and 9 points for 
my overall impression, 
which includes my 
value rating.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE KRANTZ FAMILY AT BEANTOWN!

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com


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