Bright, bountiful cherry fruit. Notes of rose petal and lavender. A velvety smooth, almost creamy flavor-wave. Softer edges that make for easy sipping. Food Pairings: This is the kind of guest you love inviting back to your table, because it compliments absolutely everything. Dark Horse Pinot Noir makes a champion out of weeknight meals, and is so easy-going it gets along famously with more exotic fare like lamb curry and spicy stews.