by Ray Johnson | Mar 19, 2011 | Alsace, Alto Adige, France, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Portugal, Vinho Verde
Caves Allianca, Vinho Verde DOC, Branco Unfortunately this bottle is showing some volatility. What is true to type about this wine is the petillance, light body and high acidity. This purchase was bottled in 2010 in Anadia 9% $5.49 at Bottle Barn Caves Alianca Cantina...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 23, 2011 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sangiovese, Sonoma Coast, Sparkling Lightly Sweet, Super Tuscan, Temecula
South Coast Winery, Temecula Valley, Pinot Grigio, Sparkling Wine nv The nose is quite aromatic, assertive in its fruity and floral characters. I was reminded of the vibrant aromas that I associate with top-notch Prosecco from the Veneto. It is quite a fine...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 20, 2011 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Turning Leaf, California, Pinot Grigio 2009 The nose sports citrus which follows through on the palate. The acidity of a lemon adds zippiness that is tempered by a touch of creaminess in this light-bodied Grigio. This bottle is a media sample with a suggested U.S....
by Ray Johnson | Jul 29, 2010 | California, Napa Valley, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Swanson, Napa Valley, Pinot Grigio 2008 The nose features a mix of citrus and tropical fruits with a bit of green herbs. In the mouth it is fresh and fruity, showing the essence of orange and grapefruit with ample acidity – nice. The grapes behind this wine are...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 28, 2010 | Australia, Langhorne Creek, Pinot Gris and Grigio, South Australia, Viognier
Heartland, South Australia, Viognier, Pinot Gris 2006 The nose features fresh peaches, candied tropical fruits and spicy flowers. On the palate this wine is quite broad, lowish in acidity, conveying a richness yet emphasizing the vineyard over the winemaking. The body...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2010 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Valle Isarco
Cantina Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, Valle Isarco, Pinot Grigio 2008 The nose features straw, sweet flowers and candied fruit. In the mouth the citrus fruit is vibrant yet it is muted a bit by a hint of the alcohol. Bottled way up the mountain in Chiusa 13.5% $14.99 at...
