tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post188669583469567969..comments2024-03-28T02:58:07.596-07:00Comments on Benito's Wine Reviews: NV Corbett Canyon Pinot NoirBenitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-87860948435375740892015-11-23T17:33:22.568-08:002015-11-23T17:33:22.568-08:00I like the single bottle usually, as does the revi...I like the single bottle usually, as does the reviewer, and was surprised that the boxed pinot noir was not bad.<br /><br />For the first 10 boxes.<br /><br />Today, I bought one and immediately noticed that it tasted like prune juice. Oh, not altogether prune juice, just way too mellow, no bite and the cloying sweetness of prunes. I will be writing to chide Corbett on its lack of quality control. In my area, reasonable pinots noirs can be had for 9.99/750 mL and perhaps I shouldn't cavil about 3L for $16, but if I wanted a cheap wine for $4/bottle, there's always Concha y Toro which I once returned for no recovery, just to make a point.<br /><br />Depending on Corbett's response, perhaps one more try.Dr.Bill3https://www.blogger.com/profile/14128685961255185904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-44685629808031899282010-05-06T11:57:42.303-07:002010-05-06T11:57:42.303-07:00Joe,
ΒΕΝΙΤΟ (you know, your name spelled in Greek...Joe,<br /><br /><i>ΒΕΝΙΤΟ (you know, your name spelled in Greek letters doesn't do anything exotic)</i><br /><br />Let's see... Accent over the iota, go old school and end with an omega... "Βενίτω". :) <br /><br />Those wines sound interesting, and I promise one of these days I'll give the region a more proper tasting. Eastern European wines are a hard sell around here--we've got no substantial immigrant population from those countries, and from talking to retailers it's tough enough moving South African wines. <br /><br />I've got an example of labeling in tonight's post I think you'll particularly enjoy. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-65713613329067509232010-05-06T11:09:23.505-07:002010-05-06T11:09:23.505-07:00ΒΕΝΙΤΟ (you know, your name spelled in Greek lette...ΒΕΝΙΤΟ (you know, your name spelled in Greek letters doesn't do anything exotic),<br /><br />We actually have an importer of Macedonian wines in Atlanta. Most of his stuff comes from the Tikves region, and they've been doing it for a long time.<br /><br />I've actually had some pretty decent Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay (actually, really good Chardonnay), and a local red grape called Vranec from the producer Bovin.<br /><br />Nothing exceptionally complicated, but definitely good values for $13 or so retail. Maybe they'll make it up to Memphis someday (gotta call my buddy at Athens distributing...)Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-76730457745627468122010-05-05T16:41:53.758-07:002010-05-05T16:41:53.758-07:00Tyler,
Glad to have you here, and I don't hav...Tyler,<br /><br />Glad to have you here, and I don't have many reviews on boxed wines. I am curious about alternative packaging, though, and my favorite so far is the <a href="http://wine-by-benito.blogspot.com/2009/08/alternative-packaging.html" rel="nofollow">Tetra Pak</a>. <br /><br />There are some wines that ship in both bottles and boxes, like Cline Red Truck or Big House Red. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-49296657034239123502010-05-05T14:07:49.737-07:002010-05-05T14:07:49.737-07:00Benito,
I'm new to the site and I'm really...Benito,<br />I'm new to the site and I'm really liking your posts so far. This was a cool one. I'm always curious about (but also a little afraid of) boxed wines, so I like it when someone actually takes the time to review them. You never know what you'll find. I've heard about Macdeonian wine but never had the chance to try one yet. Interesting post, I'm looking forward to reading more in the future.<br />Cheers,<br />TylerTyler Worthhttp://whatsworthdrinking.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-13654564242861227522010-05-05T05:35:50.882-07:002010-05-05T05:35:50.882-07:00Thomas,
I have no idea on what the percentage law...Thomas,<br /><br />I have no idea on what the percentage laws are for the region in terms of how much Pinot Noir is required to label it as such... Given the name confusion with the Greek region and the battle over who truly owns the name Macedonia, it's tricky to research. <br /><br />This could just as well pass for Gamay. It's so one dimensional that you can't tell a lot about it from a swirl and sniff. Most really cheap reds are very tannic and sour, and this one is at least easy drinking. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-87303361368346253422010-05-05T05:20:36.998-07:002010-05-05T05:20:36.998-07:00Benito,
I hear that in Macedonia, Gamay is pronou...Benito,<br /><br />I hear that in Macedonia, Gamay is pronounced Pinot Noir...Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-23134868124190745772010-05-05T05:03:48.175-07:002010-05-05T05:03:48.175-07:00Fredric,
I'm just curious about the sequence ...Fredric,<br /><br />I'm just curious about the sequence of events that led to choosing Macedonia for the source of wine, given the availability of cheap grapes in California. <br /><br />More on odd labeling coming up on Friday...<br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-46951716603777449702010-05-05T04:11:07.179-07:002010-05-05T04:11:07.179-07:00sounds like what the British call "plonk.&quo...sounds like what the British call "plonk." and it pays to read labels.fredric koeppelhttp://www.biggerthanyourhead.netnoreply@blogger.com