Tonight we tried the Capiaux Pinot Noir Sonoma County Chimera Vineyard 2007. It's a bit of a translucent ruby red. with medium legs. The nose is red cherry, cola, some dark fruit too. On first opening there were some elements mor commonly associated with burgundy - earthy. But I like that, so it was great. The taste is definitely great, and in a surprise in Pinot from California, it has bright acidity and has very deep flavor. It's nicely balanced. The cherry and cola come through, similar, but not in a bad way, to a cherry syrup from an old fashion soda fountain. It has a medium mouth weight for a red, though it might be a bit heavier than most Pinot I've liked. At $30 it's a great buy, and as per usual, The Wine House in Manlius is where I found it thanks to Matt's recommendation. According to their website, http://www.capiauxcellars.com/chimera.html, there were 573 cases. Good luck finding it!
PS - sorry for the break in wine writing. I took most of the summer away from wine, and I'm just now starting my tastings again for the fall.
PS - sorry for the break in wine writing. I took most of the summer away from wine, and I'm just now starting my tastings again for the fall.
