Dinner at Pasta Pomodoro

Columbia Crest, Grand Estates 2001 Columbia Valley Merlot
$7.99
Cuvee Selectionnee par Kermit Lynch, Cotes du Rhone 2003
$12.99
Shane’s Notes

We had a dinner engagement at Pasta Pomodoro on Friday. Since Pasta Pomodoro is a casual restaurant, we left the Petrus and the Mouton at home and brought two value wines. We had the Columbia Crest Merlot prior to dinner. The flavor palate was a little tight and not nearly as concentrated as the typical Napa merlot. It was oaky, smoky and not very complex.

The Rhone proved to be much more interesting. It was minty and had soft tannins. The flavor palate displayed some tart, black fruits and earthy overtones. It was very enjoyable.