2006 Gala Rogue, Pinot Noir $10.99
From France, this Pinot opens up with a lovely toasty oak on the noes, and jammy fruits including blackberry, and dark cherries. Id say its anywhere from light-medium, to medium bodied. Upfront, but pleasant fruit is first to caress your palate, with a subtle lingering oak on the finish. Its well balanced, and along the same strain as a traditional french Pinot, but with a slight new world twist. It would pair well with anything from roasted lamb, to a light beef stew. However you can certainly enjoy this one all by itself, it doesn’t need food.
