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 2006
Produced by the William Hill Winery in Alexandra near the Manuherikia River 13% $15.99 at Bottle Barn Shaky Bridge
Lucien Albrecht Alsace Pinot Gris Cuvee Romanus 2005
Lots of floral and stone fruit aromas with tropical elements like banana. Rounded and lower acid in the mouth, as noted above. Romanus Albrecht was the founder back in 1425. Bottled in Orschwihr 13% $13.69 at Bottle Barn Albrecht
Huia Marlborough Pinot Gris 2006
This wine has great balance with a little richness provided by 4.7 g/l of residual sugar and a lowish level of acidity, especially compared to those in the Grigio vein. Some fermentation in French oak along with the stainless. Winemakers Clare and Mike Allan. P&B in Blenheim 13.5% $15.49 at Bottle Barn Huia
