Pinot Noir wine tasting 1/25/2023

 1) Photo of the wine label, close up shot

 2) Photo of you holding the wine bottle, showing that label and your face! Does not have to be a close up! 

3) Name of the wine; variety of the grape(s) in the wine, country of origin, region of origin, vintage year, and price 

- myles & moore, pinot noir, united states, monterey county california, 2019, $18 

4) Shop/wine critic/winery review of the wine

- https://www.vivino.com/US/en/us-myles-moore-pinot-noir/w/6765631?year=2019

- "Super dry, red fruit forward pinot. You get gobs of both black cherry and sour cherries with red currant, blackberry and fresh, mossy oak. (Not the overly sweet, musty type!) Into it."  - Kelsey Gee

 5) References of specific flavors, aromas, and grape varietal characteristics taken directly from the Wine Folly text, with page numbers referenced 

- This pinot noir tasted like a combination of fruit pairings. Raspberries and strawberries come to mind. If you closed your eyes it reminds you of a rose where it is sweet. It had a certain acidity to it that takes you by shock at first, but then mellows out.  The Pinot is full bodied -- its sweetness makes it so. (Wine Folly, pg 14). I would say the wine is Demi-Sec in sweetness (Wine Folly, pg 17). Moreover, I would say this Pinot is a Pale Ruby (Wine Folly, pg 27). 

6) Your review (this is in your own words and opinions, it IS NOT a re-wording of the provided shop/critic review), If you had it with food or not and if you did how it affected the wine.

- This pinot was overall above average. I've had a number of pinots before and I would say this one was more fruity and acidic than the others. I would imagine it pairs well with a light meal that contains lots of fruit, or some type of sweet warm honey brie. 

My experience with wine

My experience with wine thus far has been quite limited. I have had the opportunity to try a variety of wines; however, have not had many occasions to take detailed notes. From the few wines that I have tried, I have found that I prefer red wines to white/sparkling wines. I have tried a few different types of red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, and port and have enjoyed them. I have not tried as many white wines. The only white that sticks out is chardonnay. I was not the biggest fan. Moreover, I have had some experience with sparkling wines such as Champagne and Prosecco. 

One thing that I hope to learn from this course is the different types of wines that are available and how to properly taste and evaluate them. "Learning the language" as John mentioned, is the most difficult part of the learning curve. When going out to dinner, I will often just drink the wine and not think twice about it. Through the first few lectures, I have learned this is not the best approach. I would also like to learn more about the different regions where wines are produced, and how the climate and soil of these regions affect the flavor and quality of the wines. I have very limited knowledge of areas outside of Napa Valley and local wineries in Charlottesville.  Additionally, I hope to learn about food and wine pairing. 

Overall, my experience with wine is limited, I am excited to learn more and expand my palate. I look forward to trying new types of wine and learning more about the world of wine. Also, becoming knowledgeable within the space will allow me to speak the language.