Wine Review - Rickshaw Pinot Noir

 Name: Rickshaw Pinot Noir 2019

Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Region: Sonoma County
Country: USA
Year: 2019
Price: $11.99

Winery review: The 2019 RICKSHAW Pinot Noir is bold yet delicate with rich black cherry notes, cola and a hint of vanilla and baking spices. A persistent core of juicy, ripe fruit is balanced by bright acidity. Endlessley energetic, the pinot is the ultimate versatile wine that works well as an aperitif for pairing with king salmon or skirt steak with chimichurri.

Wine Folly: pg. 502 Pinot Noir - This specific wine is known for its spice flavors and softer tannins and makes it a great food pairing wine. Although I did not pair this wine with any dishes, I would definitely try to pair it with beef or veal next time if I do have this wine again. It is also known for its berry flavors which was definitely present when I had tasted this wine. I did not decant the wine, but I definitely need to purchase a decanter soon as I would like to try it out.
My review: Overall, I did enjoy this wine even though I am not the largest fan of reds as I mentioned before. I think I am starting to like reds more with each time I do taste them. Although I did have this wine the same night I had the San Carlos Cabernet Franc, I gave it about a 30 minute time in-between both wines, there were no issues with the wines clashing. I did not have any food with this wine. The wine itself was definitely very fruity and tasted great. I really enjoyed drinking this wine and look to pair it with a food in the future.

Wine Tasting - San Carlos Cabernet Franc

 Name: San Carlos Cabernet Franc

Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Mendoza Argentina
Country: Argentina
Year: 2018
Price: $11.99

Winery review: Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina. This Cabernet Franc is sourced from the family´s historic vineyards in San Carlos. Here, the sandy-loam soils and mountainous climate yield a wine with concentrated ripe red berries, a touch of eucalyptus and black pepper, robust tannins and smooth lengthy finish.

Wine Folly: pg. 300 Cabernet Franc - The Cabernet Franc had hints of berries within the sips that I had initially had taken, which does fall in line with the flavors that are present in Wine Folly. There are also herbal flavors that are present within the wine, which the wine maker does touch on with the eucalyptus present in the wine.
My review: When I first purchased this wine, I was expecting to not be a large fan of it, but it completely proved me wrong. I am usually one to be very picky with the reds that I do purchase, but this was not the instance. I really tasted the berries flavor that were present in the wine, but I also tastes notes of pepper as well which I did not fully expect for myself to notice as I thought it would be more subtle. I did not manage to decant the wine for 30 minutes, but I did have it at room temperature as dictated in the Wine Folly.