Wine Tasting - Vanishing Act
Since it was my last first day of classes, I decided to treat myself to a nice dinner which as a college student, consists of something other than chicken and rice. I recently did a trial wine subscription box, which consisted of 5 different wines catered to my preferences. For this special dinner, I paired my final wine from the box with it, a 2020 Pinot Noir called Vanishing Act.
Vanishing Act is from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, located in the United States and costs around $25 for a bottle. When I first smelled the wine, the initial aroma consisted of a red fruit, specifically strawberry, the secondary aroma smelled like wet gravel, and the tertiary aroma gave hints of cedar (Wine Folly 31). The wine subscription came with a card that described the taste of this wine, and they noted that it has hints of strawberry, cherry, fresh mushroom and cedar on the finish. The recommended pairings are roasted mushrooms, beef wellington, and true crime documentaries.
First when I tasted the wine before eating dinner, I noticed it has a strong taste in the beginning, followed by a blunt taste that cuts the initial acidity. At first, I did not particularly like the aftertaste, but after a few more sips, I began to appreciate the earthiness that it presented. I would describe the taste as being dry and acidic, and since there was the initial fruiter taste followed by the cedar finish, this wine had layered flavors (Wine Folly 32). Some of the grape varietal characteristics consisted of red fruit flavors and overall the taste had a long, smooth, and soft-tannin finish (Wine Folly 150).
For dinner, I had a pan-seared steak, roasted potatoes, and a mushroom and onion medley. I enjoyed the meal with the wine, particularly the steak, because it mellowed out the strong taste of the wine. The wine also showcased the buttery flavor of the steak and overall it was a great pairing.
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