2010 Brancott Estate Pinot Grigio

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  2/26/2012 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 Points

  Pinot Grigio, New Zealand style, I like it. I have to admit I have never had a Pinot Grigio that tastes anything like this. This is made in the style they call "Fume Blanc" for oak and lees influenced Sauvignon Blanc in California. I have never seen those processes used on Pinot Grigio. I don't really love it, but give them respect and an 87 for trying. The lees influence takes something from the freshness, but gives something on the richness. There may, or may not be any oak influence. I even get a slight amount of spritz. Not overly fruity. Big mouth full of honeysuckle. Very balanced acidity. Very dry and somewhat short finish which sure tastes like lees to me. Still nice job. Wish it was pool season, this one would shine.

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