Stoutridge Hudson, Ridge Red 2007, Hudson River Region, New York

Tasting Note: A light-alcohol, summer sipper for a pinot noir lover looking for something a little different.

Ruby-to-garnet in color this wine made from DeChaunac grapes (100%) has a nose of red fruit including strawberry, cranberry, raspberry and red cherry.

On the palate the light-bodied red is tart, soft and round in character on the fore palate with medium acidity, tobacco and some wild, earthy notes showing through to the finish.