We have tasted this Shady Lane Pinot Noir 2004 before and reviewed it on our blog. But, as always, whenever I do a second tasting, I do not look back at my previous comments. Tonight I am roasting a chicken (stuffed with garlic cloves and lemon wedges), so Tom chose this to go with our dinner. Good choice! The nose is a bit like spearmint. The color is pale and the body is light. Interestingly, the taste at first is unassuming and then transforms into a fruity and spicy finish. This will be a lovely accompaniment to our chicken dinner. That is, if I ever take it out of the oven. I am relaxed and contented and not eager to make the final dinner preparations!
Tom: This Shady Lane Pinot Noir 2004 is excellent, delicate, with notes of cherries and berries and a strong, pleasant bouquet. The bright fruit flavors and the light body will be a great pairing with Melody’s roast chicken. Trigger is already noticing the chicken and making plans for later…
