Napa Bound documents my travels to Napa Valley wineries and how I felt about each one. I will provide a personal assessment that describes my perception of the winery. I will also include other wine-related posts, such as what I have opened, wineries from other areas, storage tips, etc. Please enjoy this blog responsibly.
Monday, February 10, 2014
January 14, 2014 – Wine: 2007 Carmel Road Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir
I first discovered the 2005 Carmel Road Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir during a
tasting lineup of 2005 Pinots. The
Carmel Road stood out for its presentation, prominent fruits, and great
balance. It’s price made it an easy
decision too. When I saw this 2007
marked down on one of my online wine sites, I decided to give it a try. After all, the winemaker had a good style,
and the 2007 Pinots are drinking nicely right now. After a few missed attempts to open this
bottle, the cork finally came out tonight.
This wine is drinking wonderfully right now. It’s flavor profile reminds me of the
glorious 2007 Gary Farrell I opened last August, with vintage-typical flavors
of blueberry, cherry, baking spices, mint, and minerals awash in a
well-balanced, almost elegant wine. And
the price for this level of quality is terrific.
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