Tag Archive 'Pinot Grigio'

Jan 09 2012

Barone Fini Pinot Grigio 2010

Varietal:  100% Pinot Grigio Region:  Italy Cost:  $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:  A reasonably priced white wine with a crisp, clean taste. With its subtle fruit flavors, this wine can be enjoyed with rich holiday meals and allows your guests to enjoy the delicious tastes of the many flavors of the holidays. My Review:  I got [...]

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Sep 30 2011

Big House “The Birdman” Pinot Grigio 2010

Varietal:  100% Pinot Grigio Region:  California – USA Cost:  $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:  It was another long and cool year in California and we were forced to wait patiently until these grapes were ready to pick. All this has guaranteed that The Birdman is once again a plump avian, round and full and quite unlike [...]

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Sep 28 2011

Naked Grape Pinot Grigio

Varietal:  Pinot Grigio Region:  California – USA Cost:  $6 Winemaker’s Notes: Light-bodied, crisp white wine with aromas of pear, lemon, and honey. My Review:  While doing some grocery shopping with my wife recently, we walked down the wine aisle at our local store, as we are wont to do, and the line of Naked Grape wines [...]

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Aug 23 2011

Saying Goodbye to Summer

Well, the end of summer isn’t that far away, so when I was recently sent a mixed case of summer white wines, it seemed a shame to sit on them and try to go through them each individually as I would have quickly run out of summer by the time I was able to get [...]

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Jul 12 2011

Graffigna Centenario Pinot Grigio Reserve 2010

Varietal:  100% Pinot Grigio Region:  Argentina – San Juan Cost:  $13 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:  Pale straw in color with silver hues. Aromas of white flowers and citrus with a palate that is refreshing and balanced, with citrus notes and a crisp finish. Pairs well with white fish, assorted seafood dishes, Asian cuisine, and is a [...]

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Jul 05 2011

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Grigio 2010

Varietal:  82% Pinot Grigio; 8% Pinot Blanc; 5% Sauvignon Blanc; 5% Gewurztraminer Region:  California – USA Cost:  $11 (SRP) Winemaker’s Note:  An enticing aroma of fresh ripe pears with appealing peach, vanilla, and spice scents adding complexity. A pretty wine with a round, creamy palate and crisp entry, it has the typical tonic water, pear, [...]

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