Local Tastings: Princeton or Westfield

Anything but Pinot Noir Light Bodied Reds to Replace the Phenom

When:: Saturday March 13, 02:00-05:00PM
Where:: CoolVines
Type:: Wine Dinner
Store:: Westfield, (908) 232-5050

Ahh Sideways, thank you for making Pinot noir the first and only light bodied red that we think of. Though Pinot Noir is a Legend and possibly the most revered grape it is not the only red that can be paired with light fair and fish. Spring is upon us lets try some light bodied reds.

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Anything but Pinot Noir Light Bodied Reds to Replace the Phenom

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