Just couldn't wait for the weekend to pop some Green Fin Organic 2013 Pinot Noir!

On the Label: With classic red color, ample dark cherry fruit, supple tannin and a smooth finish, our Pinot Noir, made entirely from organically grown grapes, is the perfect companion to enjoy with a meal or with family and friends. 

Here's a link to an article about Green Fin, owned by Bronco Wine Company, who also produces another Trader Joe's favorite, Charles Shaw (aka Two Buck Chuck... 3 Buck Chuck... now 4 Buck Chuck...) http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=71669

Winey Girl says: The label belies a wine that, even though it's not fussy, is far superior to it's more

In a word...YUM!

aptly-arted Pinot Noir counterparts. Green Fin, "made with organic grapes," is truly one of my favorites. Of course, California wins again, this time from Madera. It is smooth. It is cherry forward and oak barreled and wonderful. Simply wonderful. After drinking lesser wines for a while, although I saved some cash, I really missed the smooth oak. I missed the cork. I missed the smell. You get the picture! Though The Hub couldn't find Green Fin in Charlottesville's Trader Joe's, it was plentiful in North Carolina, and thanks to one of my favorite people, I am now the proud owner of a case. $4.99 per bottle is an incredible price for this incredible wine! I plan to savor my Green Fin Pinot Noir for several chilly months to come. Though thought of as a Spring wine, I prefer to think of it as "transitional," that is, too light for Summer or Winter, but just right for Spring or Fall. I guess if you buy your case in the Spring, it may not make it to Fall! Final word...drink it if you've got it.

Certified Organic by CCOF, and certified headache free by Winey Girl!

Red Winey Rating: 5 stars!

Affectionately yours until next wine, Winey Girl

Transitional Time, Transitional Wine... Emma Pearl Pinot Noir 2013

On the label:  Uncork. Sip. Exhale. Emma Pearl Pinot Noir cascades over the tongue with rich cherry, strawberry and dark chocolate flavors. The wine is well-structured with a dark red fruit driven finish and plush, round tannins.

A toast or too toasty?
You decide!

The Hub

Winey Girl Says: I sent my husband to Trader Joe's, on an errand to get some more Green Fin Pinot Noir, which I absolutely love. (I haven't written about it yet! That's what the wine run was for!!)  It's getting a little cooler, yet not cold, and I thought Pinot fit the bill nicely. Back to story... the Fin was out of vintage, sadly, and Emma was suggested as a reasonable substitute. $3.99. Great price, and well within my cheap yet classy parameter. However... I just can't recommend this wine as one that I really like. It's pretty  harsh. I smell tobacco, and even though I like Cigar Box Malbec, this is a different tobacco smell. It almost smells a little sour, and I employed The Hub to share in this one, just to make sure I am being fair. Words like serious, bitter, edgy like a teenager... exciting and sassy came to mind. My biggest problem with it was it made me really thirsty. Why was that? I had eaten a lovely meal at a local restaurant that I know didn't contain a bunch of salt. And, I had plenty of water beforehand too. Bottom line, I just don't prefer this wine.

The good thing is even though we bought a case, you can return any unopened bottles, so all is not lost. Also, we had an absolutely fabulous wine tasting in our treehouse again, this time, at night! So, even though the wine wasn't as magical as I imagined, the night was a success! Our first cool day with a nice breeze, and we took total advantage of it. I'm getting excited about Apothic's seasonals which are coming!!

Red Winey rating: 2 stars

Affectionately yours until next wine, Winey Girl