The Seeker Pinot Noir

By Chris and Sherry Hardie

There’s always a certain cachet with French wine because you’re buying into the notion of that country’s rigorous appellation standards.

Then you translate the term Vin de Pays Vignobles de France on the bottle and realize you’ve just bought a wine that can come from any vineyard in the country. There goes the almost mystical concept of terroir so loved in France, where the earth and the climate have a unique influence on the wine.

Then you sample and discover cherry, clove and mineral traits that all good pinot noir possesses, and you realize that The Seeker has found a very nice wine.

Sherry: “Dry and fruity with an herbal raspberry and licorice flavor.” 3-1/2 stars

Chris: “Strawberry and black cherry with hints of licorice and smooth tannins.” 3-1/2 stars

Available locally for about $11.

Coming next week: Four Vines Maverick Zinfandel