2007 Alysian "Russian River Selection" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and smoked meats

and smoked meats

The 2013 CalcÌÁreo Granito de Gualtallary starts with lactic notes followed by ripe plum and ripe skin aromas from grapes grown at higher altitude

balance and nicely texture feel on the palate

It is also one of the best unoaked young Alvarinhos I've had

A good example of what we can do when a producer doesn't mind us using their name under the Kalinda moniker is the 2015 Kalinda Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ($24

2007 Alysian "Russian River Selection" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and smoked meatsFor fans of delicious and full bodied Russian River Pinot Noir the Alysian offers alot of pleasure. Beautiful aromas are followed by complex red fruit flavors. The Alysian is great alone but will go well with red meats.