Ed Rasimus wrote:
> On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:19:08 -0800, Dana Myers >
> wrote:
>
>> A Cline Syrah,
>> a Jacob's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, hell, even a Smoking Loon
>> Pinot Noir will work just fine.
>
>> Dana
>
> Coincidentally my local grocery store had a sale on Smoking Loon wines
> last week and I got my first exposure to the brand. At $7/bottle
> marked down from $12, the Smoking Loon Pinot Noir was surprisingly
> drinkable.

My first exposure to Smoking Loon was in making coq au vin,
I was looking for a cheap PN at the grocery. Smoking Loon was
marked down to $6 or $7 (from $12), so I got a couple of bottles.
I, too, was surprised at how drinkable it is.

Dana