With the holidays here, I know we are all looking for a great wine to enjoy or to give as a gift. J. Lohr doesn’t disappoint with this under $20 bottle! J. Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir is a perfect bottle to enjoy.

You will be sure to enjoy the chocolate undertones in this very smooth Pinot which appears to be hearted than your average pinot. 

Steve Peck, winemaker, states, “The 2013 J. Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir offers mixed, ripe notes of black cherry, strawberry and dried herbs lifted by vanilla spice. Plump red fruit on the palate finishes with a touch of talc and rhubarb. The clean acidity invites a wide range of food pairings.” 

If you’re looking for food pairings, a pinch of chili powder really sets off this Pinot Noir. Try with a Lowcountry Southern cuisine recipe, like shrimp gumbo. Classic matches include smoked salmon on savory crackers, or a ripened goat cheese coated with ash, such as Selles-sur-Cher.