Here’s a secret about my wine reviews…I usually plan out what I’m going to drink and when for reviews. On Saturday night I didn’t do that. We were re-watching The Godfather Part 2 and I had a craving for a glass (or two) of red wine. I reached for DRNK 2013 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley which I had planned on blogging about but not at that moment. One sip and I was having my husband pause the movie so he could try it too!

This pinot is so smooth…from the moment it first touches your tongue until your entire mouth has been able to enjoy it. There are hints of berry and a fullness from a cola flavoring. From the winemaker, “Clear, dark-cherry to crimson color. A highly aromatic initial hit of sweet cherry and herbaceous notes of green bean give way to dark raspberry, strawberry, and cola. A round soft, yet lively mouthfeel awaken the tastebuds with flavors of sarsaparilla, crispy peppered-bacon, and lingering undertones of savory graphite pencil shavings on the back end.” This bottle retails for $40, so not normally something I casually open up while watching a movie, but let me tell you…it made the movie so much better!

The wine is called DRNK and I think that alone is so much fun. You might think it’s a twist on drinking but it’s actually the initials of the family, Dale, Ryan, Nancy, and Katie. I have more varietals from DRNK that I’ll be sharing with you in the near future, so stay tuned!