Sexto

Sexto means "sixth" in Spanish - and the sixth grape variety in this wine is "Llendoner Pelut Noir". This varietal might help me reach the varietal century club. (see link.) We're liking the change of pace this 6 varietal wine brings on Super Bowl Sun Night. (Thank you NFL for the late start - Not!) The wine works well with our roaring fire (see photo) and leftover shrimp orzo in a tomatoe sauce. Some oak - tons of flavor - Mrs. Vino tastes cherry. Good for her! I might just look for this fun one again - especially the next time we've got pizza.

Chalone Vineyards Monterey County 2006

I had read that the Chalone Vineyard had the best Chardonnay bargain out there. Why not try the Pinot Noir? I smell smoke and tobacco. The wine has raspberry flavors, is slightly oaked and has a soft texture - almost velvety. Of the 4 Pinot's I'm currently sampling, I may like this one the best. Stay tuned on that. Mrs. Vino says, "very smooth, I like it." We pair it up with a Shrimp, Orzo and feta cheese recipe that Mrs. Vino has stewing in her new convection oven. A more robust Italian wine would have been a better choice. The sommelier will try to remember. Perhaps Mrs. Vino should start a cooking blog. She knows more about cookin' than I know about wine! Anyway, this is still one wine I'll look for and a good Pinot Noir at $15 would always represent a solid value.