Motos Liberty Pinot Noir

If you’re a motorcycle buff, you might buy this wine just because it features an illustration of a rider on a Vincent Black Lightning on the label.  And if you’re a cheap wine buff you might just buy this wine because it’s a bargain.

This is yet another wine from Panther Rock Wine Company, a relatively young wine company owned and run by members of the Franzia family — which has no relation to the Franzia wine brand.

This one is a little bit tight on the nose, but still pleasant with soft violet and cherry aromas.  There isn’t much complexity beyond that.  And on the palate it’s also fairly simple, but nice with cherry and cranberry flavors, plus a touch of spice.  The acidity is nearly perfect.  I often find with cheap Pinot Noir that I get a metallic aftertaste, but I don’t get any of that from this wine.  Instead, the finish is solid cherry with a wee bit of chocolate.  Not bad for nine bucks… and a cool label to boot.

Wine: Motos Liberty
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 84
Price: $8.99

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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.