Aberrant Cellars, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2009

You know the way some things just feel absolutely right?  The perfect white shirt.  The chair that hugs your body the minute you sink into it.  The particular heft of a well made chef’s knife against your palm. Carpe Noctum (“Seize the Night”) is like that.  Its regal pallor in the glass is encouraging:  No flashy purple, just the appeal of pale Pinot.  The comforting way the wine flows into the mouth, enveloping the taste buds in a surprisingly silken embrace.   There’s a cool frisson of energy, and after a moment of reflection it’s time to start all over again. Perfect.