by Ray Johnson | Mar 31, 2009 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Valle Isarco
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...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 9, 2009 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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....
by Ray Johnson | Mar 3, 2009 | Columbia Valley, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Washington
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...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 1, 2008 | Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2008 | Alsace, Late Harvest White, Pinot Gris and Grigio, White Dessert
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...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2008 | Alsace, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Riesling
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...
