Dear friends, it is that time again … to sing the praises of a yummy wine that won’t break the bank.

This month’s pick is another well-rounded red.  Gnarly Head makes delicious red wines — we love their cab — but tonight we are making chicken pesto pasta so we cracked open a bottle of something a bit smoother: the pinot noir.

Gnarly Head’s version is pretty bold for a pinot, but that’s okay with us.  This versatile wine would be delicious with just about anything.  (Or with nothing at all.)  And for about $9 a bottle, we suggest popping this one early and often.

Happy sipping!