Barrie Lynn " The Cheese Impresario " review of Fotinos Brothers Winery 2006 Pinot Noir

I loved the elegance of the wine beginning with the stone fruit and berries on the Snozz.  In the mouth, I just loved it’s smooth silkiness of the wine with its hint of oak...just perfectly balanced.   The finish is quite long and I say it can handle several bites of cheese as I properly executed The Cheese Impresario’s cheese and wine tasting methodology, The Cheese Highway™.  

The Cheese & Food Pairings

• A Brie-type cheese Fromage d'Affinois from France  was fabulous with this wine.

• A Gouda-type cheese from Holland , Beemster Classic was just wonderful.

• Roth Kase’s Gran Cru Gruyere and their Roth’s Private Reserve (an American Original) rocked.

• Fresh Goat Cheese like Woolwich’s Chevrai was good but really came to life with a dollop of Guava Jelly.

I made the  Beef Bourguignon I was already planning and made Scalloped Potatoes with Hook’s 10-Year Cheddar...amazing with this Pinot Noir!

What a delight to bring artisanal cheeses and beautiful wine together in a pairing that sings.  

Barrie Lynn

The Cheese Impresario

Los Angeles, Ca.

323-463-2025

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