December 2, 2011
Winery: Mitchell Katz Grape(s): Pinot Gris (100%) Special Designation: Buttner Vineyards Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2010 Price: 10-15 Review: Notes of apple, melon, and citrus fruit mingle with hints of honey and white-blossoms. A sip reveals flavors of green apple and honeydew that are rounded out by suggestions of honey and orange blossoms. Not ...
July 20, 2011
Winery: McFadden Grape(s): Pinot Gris Region: Mendocino County Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: The nose offers notes of apple and melon along with floral suggestions, vanilla, and sweet spice. With a sip, flavors of apple and sour melon come forth with a few floral hints, a touch of spice, and mineral ...
April 6, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Gris Winery: Alma Rosa Region: Santa Barbara Year: 2009 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review On the nose, aromas of melon, peach, and citrusy notes are accented by floral hints. A sip reveals flavors of grapefruit, peach, and melon, complicated by mineral and floral suggestions. A lovely, bright, crisp wine, try it ...
March 11, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Gris Winery: Margerum Region: Santa Barbara Year: 2009 Special Designation: Klickitat Price: 20-25 Review: Aromas of melon, tropical suggestions, and hints of citrus and white pepper can be found on the nose. Bright citrus flavors dominate the palate, complicated by hints of spice, melon, passion fruit and nutty suggestions. Fans of clean, ...
June 2, 2010
Pinot Gris grapes grown on the MacMurray Ranch property went into making the 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris wine. Once the grapes were picked, they were gently whole-cluster pressed and the juice was cold-settled to give the wine elegance and balance to the mouthfeel. The Pinot Gris juice was primarily stainless steel tank fermented for ...