The Six Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir (13.5%) is a ruby red in the glass with bright, sour cherry fruit on the nose combined with a somewhat volatile alcohol note. It tasted a bit sour with a somewhat syrupy, cloying texture, finishing with a slight burn. This suggests the alcohol level might be higher than advertised.

We paired this Oregon pinot noir with a chicken chili verde dish accompanied with fresh avocado, grated cheese, and tomatoes. A red cabbage slaw with carrots, green onions, cilantro, cumin and vinegar completed the meal.

Overall, I didn't find this wine to my liking. It was a bit too sour, viscous and hot for my taste. Granted, the spice in the meal may have elevated the sensory perception of alcohol, but even still the burn on the back of the throat tuned me off from this wine.

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