Name: Buon Giorno Ristorante Italianos Day Wines ‘Cancilla Vineyard’ 2014 Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle Bottle of Day Wines 'Cancilla Vineyard' 2014 Pinot Noir; 1 piece Wine glass (Burgundy style recommended); 1 piece Decanter (optional); 1 piece Wine thermometer (optional); 1 piece Timer or clock; 4 oz Soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Brie, triple-cream); 4 oz Aged cheddar or Gruyère; 4 oz Charcuterie (prosciutto, salami); 6 pieces Crusty bread or crackers; 1 cup Fresh seasonal fruit (e.g., cherries, figs)

Med Bag of Chips

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mustard in a whole wheat wrap.

Fit Turkey Wrap

Check the bottle's current temperature. Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley is best served slightly chilled at about 55-60°F (13-15°C). If the bottle has been stored at cellar temperature (around 55°F / 13°C), remove and let sit 5–10 minutes before serving. If stored at room temperature, chill in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes, or 10–15 minutes in an ice bucket with 2 parts ice to 1 part water.

Chill or rest to ideal temperature

Light-bodied, older Pinot Noir like a 2014 may benefit from gentle decanting to separate sediment and allow the wine to open. Stand the bottle upright for an hour before opening if it has been moved recently to let any sediment settle. If you prefer aeration, pour slowly into a decanter and taste at 10, 30, and 60 minutes to observe evolution. Skip decanting if you prefer immediate youthful aromatics or if the wine shows delicate tertiary notes best preserved by minimal aeration.

Decanting (optional)

Carefully cut the capsule below the lip, wipe the top of the cork with a clean cloth, and remove the cork using a waiter’s corkscrew. For older corks, remove slowly and keep the bottle steady to avoid crumbling. Smell the cork briefly to check for any obvious off-odors (musty cork).

Hold the glass by the stem and pour a small tasting pour (about 1–2 oz / 30–60 ml) into your Burgundy-style glass. Swirl gently and sniff to assess aromas (red fruits, earth, floral notes, spice). If the wine is pleasing, proceed to pour full serving pours of about 5–6 oz (150–180 ml) per glass.

Taste for balance: note acidity, fruit, tannin, alcohol, and finish. Willamette Pinot Noir from 2014 often shows red cherry, cranberry, forest floor, mushroom, and subtle spice; evaluate how primary fruit has evolved toward tertiary notes. Take small sips and let the wine coat the palate.

If decanted, re-taste at intervals (10, 30, 60 minutes) to observe how aeration changes aromas and palate. Serve at 55–60°F (13–15°C). If the wine becomes too warm, chill the glass briefly in an ice bucket for 2–3 minutes.

Offer suggested pairings: soft-ripened cheeses, roasted or grilled poultry, pork tenderloin, mushroom-based dishes, and charcuterie. Arrange accompaniments on a small board and replenish as guests enjoy the wine.

Recork the bottle with the original cork (inserted with the clean side facing the wine) or use a vacuum wine stopper. Store upright in the refrigerator. Consume within 2–4 days for best flavor; older Pinot Noir may fade quicker, so aim for 2 days if the wine is already mature.

Bottle of Day Wines 'Cancilla Vineyard' 2014 Pinot Noir

Wine glass (Burgundy style recommended)

Decanter (optional)

Wine thermometer (optional)

Timer or clock

Soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Brie, triple-cream)

Aged cheddar or Gruyère

Charcuterie (prosciutto, salami)

Crusty bread or crackers

Fresh seasonal fruit (e.g., cherries, figs)

Day Wines ‘Cancilla Vineyard’ 2014

Make Day Wines ‘Cancilla Vineyard’ 2014 Recipe in just 45m. United States (Willamette) Pinot Noir

Day Wines ‘Cancilla Vineyard’ 2014

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