rolled the dice on a $5.99 pinot noir,
The Naked Grape, Modesto, CA.
popped it to go with quickly grilled sea scallops, grilled asparagus, steamed and seasoned edamame, all after fresh sliced tomatoes with mozzarella, olive oil and a splash of Balsamic (don't like too heavy a pour) with fresh grown basil leaves.
Looking for a lighter red, it soon became obvious that the old saying is true about pinot noir...the less ya pay, the sweeter the wine. However, it was still pretty good. I've had way sweeter for more money.