Le Mark West Vin De Corse Pinot Noir 2004

Have you noticed a small but very significant change on the label of your 2004 Mark West Pinot Noir?

The wine could now be called "Le Mark West", because the latest release was sourced from the French island of Corsica*. Winemaker Alex Cose reports the grapes were gently crushed and fermented in small tanks, then pressed and aged in French oak. Tasting Notes. Color: Ruby translucent. Aromas: Smoky, lightly floral, blackberry, blueberry and black cherry. This is a smooth light bodied red on the tongue, perhaps a bit dilute by California standards. Smoky red and black fruit flavors lead to a simple light finish. Closure: Real cork. Good value ($11).

*In August, 2005, Winewaves reviewed Mark West Central Coast Pinot Noir 2004.

*Why shouldn't Proprietor Derek Benham source wine from Corsica**? However, I Wish there was a greater distinction on the label to make it obvious the wine inside is French, not from California. I preferred the Central Coast version, thought it a bit spicier, more complex and "varietal", and thus a better value.

**Corsica is in the Mediterranean Sea between France and Italy.

Comments

[DF]

I have a post on this wine at Breakfast with Pandora, quoting your descriptions and linking to you:

http://myth.typepad.com/breakfast/2006/05/mark_west_corsi.html

Thanks for this excellent report. I think it's right on.

[Jakee]

thanks for this information i will buy that french wine because i like french wine

[tony]

Le Mark West Vin De Corse Pinot Noir 2004 this is a best wine from french wine i always drink french wines

[HGH]

Very nice post. I liked your writing style and the way you covered the topic.