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Wine Reviews: Pinot Grigio
Tasted May 13, 2012 by davidwhitedc with 296 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)
White
2008 Summerhill Pyramid Winery Pinot Gris
85 points
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.
White
2010 Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio James Oatley TIC TOK
87 points
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.
White
2009 Swanson Pinot Grigio
90 points
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.
White
2010 Cultivate Pinot Grigio Double Blind
86 points
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.
White
2010 Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio Adelaide Hills
89 points
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.