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Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris Wine Details
Price: $18.00 per bottle

Description: 100% Pinot Gris. Aged 7 months in neutral French oak barrels. Bottled in March 2007. Released in April 2007. Nose – A very rich aroma of spice and minerals with a touch of melon. Taste – A deep concentrated structure with a touch of creaminess and a richer style of Pinot Gris that highlights the excellent quality of the 2006 vintage. Food Pairing – Aged in neutral oak, this Pinot Gris is a light crisp summer wine. Drink cold with your favorite appetizer, shellfish or picnic. A great match for seafood and lighter fare.

Varietal Definition
Pinot Grigio/Gris:
Pinkish-white variety producing a very crisp white wine. Grown in Oregon, the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, and more and more in California, it shows promise for other cool climates. Also known as Tokay d'Alsace in France, Rulander in Germany, and Pinot Grigio in Italy.


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