by Ray Johnson | Jan 17, 2010 | Oregon, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 11, 2009 | Napa County, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 9, 2009 | Alsace, France, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 6, 2009 | Alsace, France, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 10, 2009 | California, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
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...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2009 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
