Known as Pinot Grigio in Italy, where it is mainly found in the northeast, producing quite a lot of undistinguished dry white wine and Collio’s excellent whites.
Read the rest of this entry »

2001 Willamette Valley
Pinot Gris

Nobody I’ve talked to, or reviews I’ve read, have had a flawed word to say about this wine. It’s kinda weird when a wine is this popular…

Make friends with this Elk, and you’ll be a better person for it in the long run. Hell, you may even fall in love with it. I’m talking about the Pinot Gris in the bottle my friend; get your mind back in focus, you sicko.
Read the rest of this entry »

2001 Cline Sonoma County
Pinot Gris/Chardonnay
Pleasant and lively medium-bodied mouth feel with bright pear and smooth melon on the finish. Has a balanced roundness that shows the Pinot Gris’s ability to present its fuller side. A bit of vanilla from the oak aged Chardonnay makes for a perfect $11 bottle that never lets you down. The blend is 64% Pinot Gris and 36% Chardonnay. All southern Sonoma County fruit produced 5,752 cases.
Read the rest of this entry »

a. Chardonnay (Shar doe nay)
Where it is produced : France, US, Australia, South Africa, Chile, New Zealand and many other places.
Characteristics : Known as the “King of White Wine”, it is currently the most popular white wine grape. It’s color is pale to straw yellow and its aroma can vary from region to region. In cooler climates, there are hints of apple, citrus, butter and vanilla whereas in the warmer climate, the aroma swings toward melon and tropical fruits. It is usually oaked and is full bodied and toasty with moderate acidity.

b. Sauvignon Blanc (Saw Vee nyon blahnk)
Where it is produced : Bordeaux, Loire Valley, US, Australia, South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, Italy and many other places.
Characteristics : Also known as Fumé Blanc, this grape is a popular blending grape for Bordeaux wines. It’s color is light to medium yellow with a tinge of green. It has a grassy bouquet like the smell of freshly cut lawn. May also display scents of lemons, asparagus and fig.
Read the rest of this entry »