Libations: Pinot Noir

My family loves good wine, and this Thanksgiving holiday "week" has been no exception to tasting and trying out what we love. I was recently on a Malbec kick, but I've listed below the Pinots I've been faithful to for some time now (that are nicely priced). The new addition to the list, Aquinas, was tonight's libation. I can't wait to try it again!

Aquinas

2007 Napa Valley Pinot Noir

(Earthy and juicy cherries)

Au Bon Climat

2007 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

(Plums and strawberries)

Clos du Val

2005 Napa Valley Pinot Noir

(Black cherries and spices)

Vino Volo

Who: Founded in 2004, Vino Volo is a small chain of airport wine bars and shops that is making traveling through the U.S. a bit more bearable and civilized.

What: Instead of drinking the airline’s mini bottles of wine on your next flight, you can stop in their shops before boarding for a half or whole bottle of your choice wine instead. The shops have leather chairs, wood floors and jazz music that will relieve the tension of delays and lost luggage. Many of theirs wines by the glass are under $10 and they offer small plates of cheeses and sandwiches.

Where: There are currently ten Vino Volo locations including JFK, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington Dulles, Baltimore, Seattle, Sacramento, Oakland, San Antonio and Detroit.