Dear home cook,
Hello, hello! Corky here with my first post for the Home Cooking Guide! I am happy to be here and I hope to provide you with plenty of great stories, reviews, and beverage updates.
Today I am coming to you from Clarkeville. It’s very quiet here. It gives me a chance to catch up on some reading and try some of these new beverages Mark snuck in for me!
I have a review of the Cavit collection Pinot Noir, 2006. Now, please understand that it has been my finding that inexpensive (under $15) Pinot Noir’s are not the greatest. Higher end Pinot’s are a real treat with their delicately smooth flavor, aroma, and satisfaction.
Here is the scoop from the Cavit website:
Vineyard
Grapes for the Pinot Noir are harvested in hilly areas throughout the province of Trento, Grave del Piave in the Veneto region and Grave del Friuli.
Grapes
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking
The grapes are picked at peak maturity in the second and third weeks of September. Fermentation takes place over 6-8 days under controlled temperatures of 30°C in small stainless steel vats. The wine then is placed in larger oak barrels where it rests on its lees (skins) until release.
Wine Profile
This silky smooth red is medium-bodied with well-defined fruit redolent of red berries, cherries and soft, supple tannins.
Pairings
Enjoy with grilled or roasted red meats, chicken, fresh seafood and flavorful vegetarian entrees.
Sizes
Available in 750ml, 1.5L and 187ml sizes.
It’s fair to say that I have liked other Cavit wines. They tend to be great values for the money.
At our nearest Fresh Market in Roanoke, Va, Mark picked up a couple bottles of these Cavit Pinot Noirs for me to try. Suprisingly, they were in a discontinued lot, and on sale for a very reasonable $6.99.
I have to say I like this wine. It is quite smooth, though a little light, somewhat resembling a Merlot. (In my mind I’m replaying scenes from the movie “Sideways!”)
It’s hard to beat at the price Mark got it for. It would be a value for much more than that. It has enough body to let you know you are drinking a real wine, and yet light enough to not be so bold it hits you. It is smooth and tasty.
Give it a try. I think you will enjoy it.
I wish you great adventures in food!
Corky
