Origin: 60% Monterey County, 23% Santa Barbara, 17% Sonoma, CA
Grape: Pinot Noir
Body: Medium
Year: 2016
Alcohol: 13.7%
Price point: $18
Year Reviewed: 2018
Whenever I meet an avid Pinot Noir lover, I ask them their price point on wines and refer them to these two lovely choices: Meiomi Pinot Noir (under $20) and Belle Glos Pinor Noir (around $50). I am featuring Meiomi here, as for a price point of $20, you will get an amazing Pinot.
When I hold wine demos, I slightly chill my pinots down to about 60 degrees. I have been questioned by several Pinot Noir lovers, as to why I do that. All reds, not just heavy reds, need to be served at a temperature cooler than room temperature, or you end up tasting too much alcohol in the wine.
This wine remains relatively consistent from year to year.
A clean garnet color, there are full juicy berry (cherry and strawberry) flavors on the nose. Also aromas of mint and anise are apparent. In the glass upon tasting, you should receive a jammy, cherry or chocolate covered cherry well-blended experience. The wine opens up well and you will get even more fruit and oak flavors. 100% pinot from three regions is the secret of this wine.
Not unusual of character in Pinot Noirs, the finish on this wine is medium. Pinot lovers, you have to try this and let me know what you think. Meiomi also makes a Reserve Pinot Noir that you can order from their website.