August 30, 2007
Pindar Pythagoras
Pindar Pythagoras, Red Table Wine, North Fork of Long Island
Pindar describes this wine as “a geometric blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec.” Really, how could I not love a wine whose name invokes the great Greek philosopher/mathematician who gave the world the Pythagorean Theorem? This bottle was also my first eagerly anticipated taste of wine from one of the small local vineyards that dot the North Fork of Long Island. With so much to live up to, could this wine truly be the equal of the square root of the sum of the squares of its sides?
YES, Pindar Vineyards has a real winner here! This complex, medium-bodied blend displayed rich oak flavors with subtle fruit and toastiness and a little spice. It was the kind of wine that held my interest through the entire bottle and always left me wanting more. It’s a wonderful introduction to New York wine.
November 19th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
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