Cupcake, Pinot Noir, 2009

White or Red: White

Grape(s): Pinot Noir
Origin: Cali

Vintage: 2009

Price: Like 12 or something

Overall:

My friend Matt is like 43 and he’d gone that long without hearing the phrase “that’s right in your wheelhouse”.  Then one day he showed up at rehearsal and I used the phrase and he said, “I’ve never heard of it until today and you’re the second person to say it”.  Well, I had the same experience with Cupcake.  One day I was introduced to it at a wedding and the following week it appeared again… at another wedding!

Cupcake is simple to review: ripe cherries married perfectly with old leather and a little spice.  I would equate it to a really good slice of pizza- good crust, nice mix between sauce and cheese served at the right temperature.  Speaking of which this would go well with pizza (Dean's in particular on the UWS)!

Cupcake is really light in color which also speaks loudly for its drinkability and structure.  It was agreed upon amongst wedding attendees that the wine during the entire taste is soft and velvety.

An absolute for your collection or any other event you may be going to this summer.  This one is the real deal and shouldn’t be passed up.  Give it some time to breathe.