by Ray Johnson | Oct 18, 2008 | California, Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
Clarbec, Sonoma County, Pinot Gris 2007 There’s fresh tropical fruit and subtle oak in the nose. The fruit comes through in the mouth with a caress of acidity and a little bit of richness – very nice. The grapes were sourced from the Lila Lane and Clarbec...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 16, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, California, Italy, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007 This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and the ’07 is on form. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s and $15.99 at Bottle Barn Terlano McManis Family Vineyards, California, Pinot...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 19, 2008 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio DOC 2007 The 2006 showed the palpable acidity one would expect. The ’07 is again right-on with fresh fruits and perfume with plenty of acidityBottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s Terlano
by Ray Johnson | Aug 7, 2008 | California, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Twisted PiG, California, Pinot Grigio 2006 There’s almost nothing to smell and the mouth is akin to water with a little citric acid and alcohol thrown in. It’s not bad in an offensive way, it’s just so lacking in any redeeming way. Best salvaged with...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 31, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, California, France, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2006 Last time tasted this wine was clean, full of acidity and fruit. The stony minerality is in force on this round as well. P&B in Termeno 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Elena Walch McManis Family Vineyards California Pinot...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Alsace, Australia, Central Otago, Marlborough, New Zealand, Pinot Gris and Grigio
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...
