Betsy's working tonight, and David and I were having leftovers (his paternal
grandmother had brought him dinner the night before- she's Japanese and cooks a
good if slightly bizarre combo of Japanese, Polish, and "american" cuisines). I
stared at the mostly filled bottle of Villa Puccini oakjuice, but couldn't
convince myself to try again- maybe it'll be used for cooking. Instead I
thought it was time to try the 2001 HRM Rex Goliath Giant 47 Pound Rooster
Central Coast Pinot Noir (hey,. maybe longest non-German wine name I've ever
typed). It got some good press here, and the price is hard to beat ($5.99 at
Varmax before 10% discount, whee hoo!). Dick, Ed, and Mark S. have all weighed
in, it's my turn.

Nice hint of damp earth at the nose, ripe ripe (ok, overripe) red fruit on the
palate. Kind of raspberry meets cherry cough syrup. Descriptors are sounding
like I like it less than I actually do. Plenty of fruit, light vanilla-ey oak.
Finish is quite short, but what do you want for $5.40?

Good points:
Tastes like pinot (albeit overripe Pinot)
Earth
Clear fruit
$5.40

Bad Points:
Too soft, better acidity would definitely help here
Short finish

Verdict: B, which at this price point means I'll probably buy more. Good wine
to have around in the "cheap enough to cook with, good enough to put out on
table at big party" category.

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B
a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party
where it was only choice.
Dale

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