Tasting: Buttercup Pinot Noir

Name: Buttercup Pinot Noir

Variety: Pinot Noir

Region: Parlier, CA

Country: USA

Year: 2022

Price: $12.99

Winery Review: Named for the golden rows of wildflowers that ribbon our California hillside vineyards, Buttercup wines celebrate the inherent beauty in life's everyday experiences. Buttercup Pinot Noir is crafted to enhance any occasion with red fruit flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry with a dry, elegant finish. This fruity Pinot pairs well with salmon, roasted chicken, pasta, or a charcuterie board. 

Vivino Rating: 3.9 stars

Wine Folly: Pg. 150 Pinot Noir- This wine is described as a very common and popular light-bodied red wine. Main notes include cherry, raspberry, clove, mushroom, and vanilla. Pinot Noir features a low sweetness, medium acidity, and low tannin levels.

My Review: At first, I was not really enjoying this wine. Something about it felt a little weird to me, but as I continued to drink it I leaned into it and actually really started to enjoy the wine. During the smelling of the wine, I detected a stronger cherry scent and secondary clove and raspberry. When I tasted the wine, I noticed how acidic it is! That was interesting how the wine was red but not super tannic. I thought this made it very easy to drink, and I noted that it would be really good paired with a food like baked chicken or pork. Tasting notes that I picked up on included cherry as the main note, along with mushroom as a secondary note, especially during the finish. I did not try this wine with any food. 

Tasting Night with Friends! Pictured from Left to Right: Myself, Morgan, Julia, Miabella, Sarah