In scanning my reviews by variety I note few Pinot Noirs tastings. There are four $20 La Crema's in the cellar and they've been there for some months. I'm always hesitant to crack the $20 bottles, but have been on a roll with them lately, so why not. When I've waited to open a wine and know it is pricier (by my cheapo standards) I try not to let the anticipation and price cloud my judgement. The first sniff and taste are not overwhelming - and I can tell that Mrs. Vino feels the same way. The vintner's notes suggest I should be tasting pomegranate. Yes, I get that intense fruit flavor. All the on-line reviews reference minerality. This might be why Mrs. Vino identifies a bitter aftertaste. One dominant thought is on my mind as we empty the bottle and sip the last glass. "I'm loving every last sip." Maybe that is my lesson for this review. My last tastes might say more about a wine than my first ones. I'll look for this wine again, but always be sure it is part of a case discount! (one final note - La Crema's come from everywhere at many price points - Sonoma, Monterey, Los Caneros etc.)
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