Last week, my mom and I drove to Durango, CO where my son, Charlie is a sociology major at Fort Lewis College. We attended a play that the Fort Lewis Sociology Club presented called " Marx in Soho", a one man play written by Howard Zinn. Very enjoyable, it was a great performance and an extraordinary play.
Despite having a population of only 25000, Durango has a lot of eclectic dining and shopping choices and gave us an opportunity to have a "big city" experience here on the Western slope. It's chock full of coffee bars, wine shops, funky stores and great restaurants and of course, set in a gorgeous valley.
During our 24 hours in town, we had to hit all my favorite stops, including The Wine Merchant, located alongside Nature's Oasis (one of the best independent natural food stores anywhere). At the Wine Merchant I purchased a bottle of Guy Drew Vineyards 2007 Petit Verdot, which I remembered as being excellent at a tasting last year. To my horror, it had gone up to over $30.00 a bottle, one of the most expensive Colorado wines I have ever purchased! Feeling guilty, I picked up a 3 liter box of "Pinot Evil" a non-vintage Pinot Noir from Hungary for about $16.00.
When we got home, we opened the 'Pinot Evil", all I can say is: cute name, bad wine. Thin, sour with little nose to recommend it and a bitter finish, I have since spent my time looking at the box, trying to figure out what to do 3 liters of sour wine. Maybe mulled wine or I'll throw it in the vinegar jar....
In conclusion, don't waste your time, money or taste buds on "Pinot Evil". Although, it's better than Carlo Rossi or that ilk. I'd give it 1 1/2 stars out of five.
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