The Maysara 2007 Pinot Noir "Jamsheed" McMinnville AVA (13.7%) is a clear, garnet red in the glass, delivering dusty bright notes of strawberry fruit giving way to herbs, earth, and curry spice. This Demeter Certified Biodynamic® wine offers a clean, silky mouth feel, with vibrant cherry fruit, bright acidity and an earthy finish.

We paired the Maysara "Jamsheed" with a Pagliacci mushroom primo seasonal pizza featuring "wild Chanterelles, woodsy Shiitakes, rich Portobellos and mild Buttons. The mushroom blend accompanies mozzarella and provolone cheeses, onions, freshly roasted red peppers, capers and fresh parsley on olive oil seasoned with thyme and garlic".

What a terrific $25 wine to pair with the seasonal bounty that comes with mushrooms this time of year. The fruit and earthiness of this wine really complemented our pizza. On the 2nd night, the Maysara pinot held up very well, keeping many of the aromas and flavors discovered when first opened. I would definitely stock up on more of the 2007 Jamsheed, which offers a terrific quality-to-price ratio.

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