When I was younger, one of my simple pleasures was waking up, diving head first into the fridge, and digging for the last strawberry banana yogurt. I was transported back to those days this weekend when I opened a bottle of 2006 Fat Cat Pinot Noir. The first aroma of ripe strawberries and bananas is easy to discern even for the novice wine drinker. As you give the wine time to open up and fully breath, you begin to delve deeper into the subtle scents of cherries and assorted floral combinations.
The first taste gently slides over your tongue with almost zero tannins, creating a smooth and crisp tactile experience. It is hard not to close your eyes and imagine a warm summer day coming to a close with this playful yet subtle vintage. It is a perfect compliment to sweeter snacks and indulgences such as candied nuts, sweet cheeses, and of course any number of decadent desserts.
One of the most beneficial aspects of this wine is its ability to placate both white and red drinkers alike. To me, Pinot truly is a white varietal masquerading as a red and Fat Cat is my closing argument. Sweet and light enough for a white but deep and challenging enough for a red. It is one of the most crowd pleasing and affordable wines I have sampled in the recent months. Make sure to have this on your rack–a good Pinot always comes in handy.
1 comment:
Wow. You have a future career as a back of the bottle writer. I don't like to complement friends, but well done sir.
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