Tasting - 'Black Box Pinot Noir'




Name: Black Box Pinot Noir

Variety: Pinot Noir

Country: United States

Region: California

Vintage: 2021

Cost: $5

Wine Shop Review: "California - Features enticing aromas of strawberry and red cherry with complementary notes of toasty oak. Fresh berry and cocoa flavors lead to a delicate, lingering finish." - TotalWine.com

Wine Folly: pg. 150 "The world's most popular light-bodied red is loved for its red fruit and spice flavors"

My Review:

- Color: Dark Red

- Smell: Fruity

- Taste: woody, buttery, fruity

- Overall: Decent wine, nothing spectacular but not terrible. if offered a glass i would not refuse, but I probably won't rebuy.

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