by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2009 | Alsace, France, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 15, 2009 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
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...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 24, 2009 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
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...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 23, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
by Ray Johnson | May 18, 2009 | Australia, Pinot Gris and Grigio, South Australia
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...
