Glen Ellen, California, Reserve Pinot Grigio 2008 It’s not terribly aromatic and it is a bit spiritous but it’s fairly dry and acidic and perfect for making a Kir. And the price is affordable. Vinted and Bottle no where near Glen Ellen, in Livermore and Ripon, CA 12% $3.59 at Bottle Barn

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Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio 2008 The nose features lemon and flowers with a bit of doughiness. The mouth is bright with citrus and its expected acidity, without the austerity of many Grigios from Italy. The whole palate is filled out with flavor and coupled with a touch of richness – nice. P&B in [...]

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Ducca del Frassino, Venezie IGT, Garganega Pinot Grigio 2009 This is amazingly New World in styling. In the nose the fruit is overt and fresh, reminiscent of banana and other fruits of a tropical persuasion. In the mouth the fresh fruit theme continues, with lowish acidity. The concentration is low but the wine is clean [...]

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King Estate, Oregon, Signature Collection, Pinot Gris 2007 In the nose I found tropical fruit, I swear it smelled like lychee. Also there was a spicy floral note, like geranium leaves with some grass and a bit of mint. In the mouth I tasted mango, orange with a touch of residual sugar. The palate was [...]

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Luna, Napa County, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s a lovely blast of stone fruit in the nose, with a hint of butter and nuts. In the mouth there are peaches and oranges, with a nice balance of acidity and roundness.  This is a Pinot Grigio that strikes a 3-way balance, offering a glimpse of the acidity [...]

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Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, Pinot Gris, Cuvee Romanus 2008 Fresh pears combine with green herbs in the nose. In the mouth this wine is round, combining a little residual sugar with moderate acidity and richness – a nice value again.
Romanus Albrecht was the founder back in 1425. Proprietor and winemaker Jean Albrecht. Bottled in Orschwihr 13% $15.49 [...]

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Roland Schmitt, Alsace, Pinot Gris 2007 In the nose you’ll find candy and stone fruits. In the mouth the concentration is rather light with a bit of residual sugar and the warmth of alcohol. The fruit is reminiscent of peaches, with a bit of the bitterness you would find by biting into the pit. All [...]

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Taft Street, Russian River Valley, Pinot Gris 2008 The glass is filled with perfume and cotton candy – a very pretty Pinot Gris.  In the mouth it is moderately acidic and tastes of citrus overlaid with flowers. P&B in Sebastopol 14.1% $11.99 at Bottle Barn Taft Street
Kunde Estate, Sonoma Valley, Destination Series, Gewurztraminer 2008 This [...]

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McManis Family Vineyards, California, Pinot Grigio 2008 This is a fruit-driven Pinot Grigio with a little pettilance, plenty of tangy citrus flavor and a roundness in the mouth – a delicious value. Most of the fruit was sourced from the winery’s River Junction vineyard. The wine was fermented in stainless. The McManis property is located [...]

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Domaine Weinbach, Alsace, Cuvee Ste. Catherine, Pinot Gris 2007 This is a another gem from Weinbach.  In the nose there are candied fruits, as in a fresh fruit tart glazed with a layer of sweetness while at the same time there is a minerality adding complexity. In the mouth, there are peaches and oranges, with [...]

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Mayo Family Winery, Sonoma Coast, Balletto Vineyards, Unwooded, Courtney’s Cuvee, Pinot Gris 2007 Unfortunately this wine is corked masking the potential of the wine in the bottle.  The wine was fermented and aged in stainless. Winemaker Michel Berthoud. P&B in Glen Ellen 12.9% $19.99 at Bottle Barn Mayo

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MacMurray Ranch, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Gris 2008 In the nose there is a strong sense of candied fruit with a light dusting of green herbs. In the mouth the stone fruit comes alive with a little warmth in a medium weight wine – lighter than many from Alsace and broader and a little heavier than [...]

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Handley, Anderson Valley, Pinot Gris 2007 Green herbs and spicy flowers mark the nose. In the mouth, this wine is crisp with a rounded quality. P&B in Philo 14.1% $11.99 at Bottle Barn Handley

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Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s lots of citrus and floral notes when you lift the glass. The mouth is fully fruity with ample acidity – very nice. Bottled in Terlano 13% $17.69 at Bottle Barn and $19.99 at Traverso’s Terlano

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Robert Oatley, South Australia, Pinot Grigio 2008
This is 100% Pinot Grigio; most of the grapes were sourced from Currency Creek, south of my alma mater Adelaide and a bit came in from the Alpine Valleys of Victoria. Production was all stainless, the final RS is 4 g/l and the wine is bottled under the upscale [...]

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Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, Valle Isarco, Pinot Grigio DOC 2007 Stone fruits and flowers fill the glass with a sense of candy and spice – there’s something a bit reminiscent of Alsace. In the mouth there is the hallmark acidity but like in Alsace, there’s some weight, a sense of body that adds [...]

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Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Pinot Gris 2006 The nose sports candied citrus and tropical notes while the mouth is fruity and round with a spark of acidity. The time in bottle has added some nice complexity to a wine that we often drink before that can develop.
While taking a long weekend in Mendocino, we purchased [...]

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Margerum, Columbia Valley Washington, Margerum Ranch Vineyard, Pinot Gris 2007 The nose combines stone and tropical fruits with some green herbs from the spice rack and a touch of spiritous character. The mouthfeel is rich and slippery, with stone fruit flavors and a little touch of sugar and warmth. P&B in Los Olivos, CA – [...]

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Vigneti Fantinel, Collio, Vigneti Sant’Helena, Pinot Grigio 2006 The nose features brown spices and nuttiness while a golden color has already developed. In the mouth the wine is maturing, with doughy flavors, toastiness and a roundness. The acidity is on the lowish side marking this wine in contrast to many of its brethren from Italy. [...]

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Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Alsace, Clos Jebsal, Selection de Grains Nobles, Pinot Gris There’s honey, caramel and minerals in the nose. In the mouth there is caramel framed by acidity to keep it fresh. The caramel flavor goes on a long, long time. Mis par Leonard et Olivier Humbrecht in Turckheim 13.5% $125.99 at K&L

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Domaine Marcel Deiss, Alsace, Burg 2002 The wine has aged prematurely with a cork that failed to seal completely. Unfortunately, the fruit is drying out and there’s a bit of nail polish. There’s bruised peach character in the mouth and bitterness with the light residual sugar. It’s too bad the cork let this wine down. [...]

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Clarbec, Sonoma County, Pinot Gris 2007 There’s fresh tropical fruit and subtle oak in the nose. The fruit comes through in the mouth with a caress of acidity and a little bit of richness – very nice. The grapes were sourced from the Lila Lane and Clarbec Vineyards. 33% of the wine was fermented in [...]

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Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007
This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and the ‘07 is on form. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s and $15.99 at Bottle Barn  Terlano
McManis Family Vineyards, California, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s a sense of melons, stone fruits and citrus. It’s like putting an orange [...]

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Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio DOC 2007 The 2006 showed the palpable acidity one would expect. The ‘07 is again right-on with fresh fruits and perfume with plenty of acidityBottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s Terlano

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Twisted PiG, California, Pinot Grigio 2006 There’s almost nothing to smell and the mouth is akin to water with a little citric acid and alcohol thrown in. It’s not bad in an offensive way, it’s just so lacking in any redeeming way. Best salvaged with some Creme de Cassis – Kir anyone? V&B in Manteca [...]

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Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2006
Last time tasted this wine was clean, full of acidity and fruit. The stony minerality is in force on this round as well. P&B in Termeno 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn
Elena Walch
McManis Family Vineyards California Pinot Grigio 2006
Last time out this wine showed vibrant grapefruit and high acid. [...]

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This flight provides some noticeable contrast in PG styles. The Shaky Bridge has a bit of onion-skin color and herbaceous characters with some of that BO we associate with Sauvignon. The Albrecht Alsatian is quite rounded and lower in acidity. The Hui has great depth of flavor.
Shaky Bridge Central Otago Pinot Gris [...]

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Zenato Delle Venezie IGT Pinot Grigio 2006
This regionally-labeled bottling has been a good value high-acid white. The 2005 emphasized citrus notes. The 2006 tasted in this class showed fruits ranging from citrus to tropical. There is a new world freshness, with a healthy dose of acidity and a little phenolic grab and minerality. This [...]

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