Wine Pairings for Your Holiday Parties

Both the 2008 Sequana Santa Lucia Highlandes Pinot Noir and the 2008 Dutton Range Pinot Noir have received 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. They show fine acidity and a dusting of tannins that provide structural integrity. Both are nice wines to indulge in now and will develop over the next four to six years.

The Santa Lucia is described as exploding in raspberries and cherries with a complex earth and berry scent. It is full-bodied offering hints of spice and cedar with a smoky oak touch of aftertaste.
The Dutton Range is firm, intense, concentrated and complex, with ripe plum and cherry fruit that is full-bodied. It is a bit raw and grainy, but concentrated, ending with tight tannins.  Both wines are on sale at Evergreen Discount Liquors and are very versatile food wines. Pinot Noir goes great with poultry, salmon, lamb, pork loin, veal and even vegetable dishes.