Heron: A Pinot for all Occasions

Back around Thanksgiving I picked up a few Pinot Noirs to have some variety in what we selected to go with the turkey.  One of the wines I picked up from Jones Liquor was a 2010 Heron Pinot Noir from Sonoma County.  A few days ago Pris and I decided to crack it open since we were looking for a mellow wine to sip while working on some crackers and cheeses.

The Pinot was everything we've come to expect from Mike Jones' recommendations.  Mellow, fruitful, and easy to drink.  Smooth aromas of cherries and dark berries are the first thing you notice with this Pinot.  On the palate the Heron is all smooth rich berries with a touch of vanilla and oak.  This Pinot had great structure and a nice mild acidity.  The Heron finished much like it started, with a good fruitful flavor that finishes smoothly and doesn't linger too long.

This was a mellow and easy to drink wine that would pair pretty well with just about anything due to its mild flavors and drinkability.  Once more Mike Jones did not steer us wrong on a wine recommendation.

We bought the Heron Pinot Noir at Jones Liquor here in Brownsville.  It costs $19 a bottle, but is worth the slightly higher price tag.  You can find out more about Heron wines at:  http://www.heronwines.com/