The UnCorker

Mountain Road ‘Niagara Escarpment’ Pinot Noir, New York, USA 2004

What a great little surprise this wine was! Like just about everybody, our experience of New York state Pinot Noir has been limited at best, and frankly we thought we liked it that way. Here is a wine to change hearts and minds. This pinot is a cloudy bright brick red with an expressive nose of wild strawberry, spice and mineral. Bright on the mid-palate with finely woven tannins, this wine does disappear quickly , prompting a friend to say ” there is no there there’ which may be the case, but still a wine that could take a bit of a chill and be terrific with that picnic. Maybe its my New York pride, but we’ll be keeping an eye on Mountain Road. $22 @ Vintage New York