Hello All! So it’s been a while. I’ll just tell you I’ve been living the fabulous life. Yeah that’s it. I was in Vegas this past week for a cybersecurity conference. It reminds me there is some scary stuff in the world of technology which is fitting since we’re close to Halloween. However, there is also some very complex and highly technical ways to combat the scary stuff, so score one for the good guys here and there. Wine is not scary. The 2016 Adelsheim Willamette Valley Pinot Noir was a good, friendly wine. I had it at Morimoto’s in the MGM Grand with my friends Bob and Elizabeth. I prefer some of the spicier Pinot Noir’s from California. However, I did enjoy this Pinot Noir as it wasn’t too fruit forward, had a hint of cocoa and cinnamon and went well with a filet. The filet was slightly overcooked. We also had Toro and Sea Urchin as well. The Toro was excellent – no over-cooking there The Sea Urchin is spooky and not my thing. I’d tried it before and it tasted what I imagine the ocean floor would taste like. This Sea Urchin was better, but still not a fave of mine. A Riesling may have been a better choice for the seafood items, but the Pinot paired well enough with them. This is a very non-scary Pinot that I’d recommend. You can find it at Total Wines for around $28 per bottle. Have an excellent week!!
