Peaks and Tides Pinot Noir

AldiPinot NoirRed WinesTJ Tuesday
Written By Catherine Courtney

Peaks and Tides Pinot Noir

GRAPES: Pinot Noir

VINTAGE: 2018

REGION: Sonoma Coast, California

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.9%

PRICE: $12.99

Calling all wine enthusiasts! Do I have a bottle for you…

Media events may have postponed TJ Tuesday last week, but that’s not going to stop me from sharing one of my new favorite bottles of Pinot Noir. Anytime I find myself in Aldi or Trader Joe’s, I always keep my eyes peeled for new and interesting wines. Sometimes the price point catches my eye other times I’m intrigued by the wine label.

During my last Aldi excursion, I spotted Peaks and Tides Pinot Noir perched perfectly on the shelf. Granted the label isn’t wild or eye-catching, but the price point, which was 12.99, was. I rarely see a bottle of wine at Aldi that exceeds the 10.00 threshold, so my curiosity got the best of me, and I had to give it a whirl.

TASTING NOTES:

  • Classic Cork

  • Garnet hue

  • Low acidity; velvety texture; medium body

  • Ripe red fruit on the nose; notes of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry throughout

  • Hint of spiciness

Verdict:

I consider myself lucky to have snagged a bottle of Peaks and Tides Pinot Noir. While the bottle is very affordable, don’t let the price point fool you- it could easily pass as a $30.00 bottle. I enjoyed a glass with some simple aged cheddar and crackers, and it was remarkable, so imagine how delicious it would be if you paired it with a proper beef dish or charcuterie board?

It’s always a treat when you can pick up a solid bottle of wine while you are grocery shopping, and this is one that you need to add to your “must-try” list next time you find yourself at Aldi.

As always, if you grab a bottle, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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