Pinot Noir Tastings

Last week was the annual Beserkers Laura's House "Empty My Wallet" challenge started by Frank Murray III. My husband participated in it. The first night, we paired a 1999 Cristom Pinot Noir with leftover Beef Wellington. I loved the intensity of the Pinot Noir, it wasn't showing any age at all. The weight of the Cristom paired well with the beef.
Later in the week, we had some friends over and they brought a 2019 Flowers and we opened up a 1999 Rochioli. My husband made a slow braised beef short ribs, Asian style and our friends created a nice thin sliced cucumber, apples and butter leaf lettuce salad.
We look forward to this annual challenge. Anytime we can have an excuse to open an aged Pinot Noir and contribute to a good cause is a win-win!