Sockeye Australian Pinot Noir 2004

In Nashville you don't get a lot of choices in Australian Pinot Noir.  Here's a good one from a very modern Seattle-based negociant, Andrew Browne (Precept Brands*), who's very much on top on things.

When it comes to Salmon and Salmon wine, two beloved staples in my diet, I'm always looking for just enough of a different personality to break out of the everyday routine.  This Pinot does it for a reasonable price.

Last year's was sourced from Oregon, but 2004 Sockeye Pinot Noir came from South Eastern Australia, and is 100% varietal.

Tasting Notes: Color: Medium ruby translucent.  Aromas: Ripe strawberry, raspberry, clove and nutmeg spice and fresh basil.  A lightweight red, mildly tannic and dusty dry, the tart cherry, clove, citrus rind and tea flavors are well integrated and there is complexity despite the lightness.

Closure: Real cork.  Very nice value ($15).  Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Food pairing: What else? Grilled herb, pepper and mustard marinated flank steak.  Or wild salmon (on a cedar plank?).

*Precept Brands produces popular wines from Washington, California, Australia and New Zealand.  I've noticed several of Precept's labels have received prime display and marketing in Total Wine & More stores, including Fauna New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Washington Hills Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet.

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