I got a 2001 Bottega Vinaia pinot noir from north Italy's Trentino region. I paired it with orange chicken and black pepper chicken. Both were heavy, as far as chicken goes, but I can tell that red wine wasn't the best selection. I don't eat much beef, though.
As a wine, it was great. I let it breath for about twenty five minutes before I drank it. I got a couple of wine glasses from my mom to start me out. I swirled it around and inhaled as I drank it and let it sit in my mouth for a few seconds. It's going to take some getting used to, coming from an avid beer drinker. I enjoyed it, though, and I'll have more tonight.
