Trivento, Mendoza (Argentina) Pinot Noir 2008

There are lots of inexpensive Pinots made around the world these days, and almost all of them are chunky and obvious or otherwise unappealing.  By contrast, this wine shows very tasty primary fruit recalling dark and red cherries, with a bit of spice on the edges that makes for a pleasant drink.  Soft but not formless in texture, this will perform nicely with light meats or fish dishes.