This is the 2nd bottle of The Crusher that we’ve enjoyed – the first was in July 2011 and this is a great sequel.  I really like Pinot Noir in the summer as it goes well with many foods that I prepare (tonight: red salt crusted pork loin chop and roasted asparagus with olive oil) and it doesn’t overpower it at all.  Summer is great for whites, but I can’t drink white wine all summer; I get bored.

This version of The Crusher makes me think that the winemaker put together cranberries and plum and dropped a violet in the top of the bottle for a nice floral scent.  Cheers.