The other day I opened a bottle of 2008
Pinot Noir by Elk Cove Vineyards from the Willamette Valley. I had
bought this on sale at Safeway a while back for about $25, but it
retails for $30. This wine took a while to open. Even after a day
(with a closure) it still tastes a little closed. Or maybe it is
simpler than I think it should be. At first, I gave it about 20 min
to open by pouring a little into my glass, giving it a few swirls,
and watching some Futurama. I gave it a sniff and it exhibited sour
cherry and volatile acidity (mostly ethyl aldehyde, but a little
acetic acid as well). Luckily with more patience and impatient
swirling the VA wafted away.
