Wine Reviews: Pinot Grigio

Tasted Sunday, May 13, 2012 by davidwhitedc with 298 views

Introduction

I opened several Pinot Grigios that had arrived over the past few months as press samples . All were tasted single blind.

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2008 Summerhill Pyramid Winery Pinot Gris 85 Points

    Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA

    SRP: $20. Under-ripe pear, tart apple, and gray, earthy, minerality. Interesting, but a bit funky on the nose earthiness. Well-balanced palate. A very short finish.

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  • 2010 Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio James Oatley TIC TOK 87 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills

    SRP: $14. A hugely aromatic nose with ripe lemons, fresh pears, some green apples, and a hint of honey. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with refreshing acidity.

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  • 2009 Swanson Pinot Grigio 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    SRP: $22. A wonderful nose of fresh white peaches, super ripe lemons, some melon, vanilla, and marzipan. On the palate, lots of citrus notes come through – it’s wonderfully balanced, with ripe fruits and great acidity.

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  • 2010 Cultivate Pinot Grigio Double Blind 86 Points

    Italy, Veneto, Veneto IGT

    SRP: $17. Ripe nose of fresh pears, McIntosh apples, white flowers, sweet lemon, and almond. The palate has lively acidity, but doesn’t have nearly as much depth or concentration as the nose. Quite simple.

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  • 2010 Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio Adelaide Hills 89 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills

    SRP: $16. Hugely aromatic. Ripe apple and fresh white flowers, along with some spiciness and minerality. The palate has a wonderful weight to it – it’s both crisp-yet-concentrated, with a lively, long finish.

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