Pinot Evil Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir, and Cavit Moscato 2010

Saturday I had three wines for my tasting.  Customers and I were 95% in agreement on the Pinot Evil and 100% in agreement on the Cavit Moscato. 

Let's start with the 2010 Cavit Moscato.  If you enjoy a sweet wine, or Moscatos then you will love this one.  100% Moscato grape from Italy, Cavit Moscato is very sweet and fruity with flavors of peach and apricot, crisp and refreshing.  As with all Italian Moscatos it has a little frizzante (Italian for light effervescence) on your palate.  Although considered a dessert wine, you can pair it with cheese and spicy foods. 

Winemaker's Notes:  Well balanced with a delightful touch of sweetness, Cavit Moscato displays bright aromas and flavors of white peach and apricot.  

Now for Pinot Evil ...   

Pinot Evil Pinot Grigio is from Hungary.  It has a thin mouth feel, almost watery.  There's no distinct flavor and it's tart and acidic.  It's harsh and saying it's not balanced is an understatement.  Needless to say I did not enjoy it, nor did most of the customers.  If you see this one on the shelf, walk away.  

Winemaker's Notes:  Fresh with crisp acidity and soft friendly palate. 

Pinot Evil Pinot Noir is from France.  This also had a thin almost watery mouth feel.  There was a hint of cherry and some spice with medium tannins.  There was also an "odd" flavor (not corked) that the wine consultant and I could not put our finger on. It was not smooth, nor was it velvety (per winemakers notes).  This was totally lacking and there are so many other great Pinot Noirs on the market.  I'd pass this one up without any hesitation.  

Winemaker's Notes:  Dances with a lovely ripe cherry nose that cascades into a smooth, velvet finish.