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CHEESE PAIRING:
Boursin
Fromage Blanc
Camembert
Mt. Lassen
Gruyere
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This is a crisp, uncomplicated wine that should be drunk cold on a hot day. Most versions are nothing to write home about, but they are better than drinking water. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference. Personally, I enjoy this wine as an aperitif and the better versions – especially from Oregon, the Colli region of Italy or Alsace, France – are more complex and interesting, as well as refreshing. There's not much to analyze here and the prices (from $10 – $15) usually reflect that. They are also great food wines, especially with light salads, pastas and seafood. Mostly wines to just drink up and enjoy.
WHAT TO EXPECT: A light-medium bodied wine with high acidity and green fruit (apple, pear) and citrus (lemon, lime) flavors, as well as some minerality. The versions from Alsace and California tend to have more pronounced fruit flavors (apricot, peach, honey), a bit more body and less overt acidity.
PREMIUM REGIONS: Italy (Trentino, Veneto, Fruili), France (Alsace), California, and Oregon (called Pinot Gris)
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 | 2008 Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy | RATING: ** |
| 2008 Coppola Bianco Pinot Grigio, California | RATING: * |
| 2008 Summerland Winery Pinot Gris, Santa Barbara, CA | RATING: ** |
| 2008 Tiamo Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy | RATING: ** |
| 2007 Derby Wine Estates Pinot Gris, Paso Robles, CA | RATING: *** |
| 2007 Ermacora Colli dei Orientali Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy | RATING: *** |
| 2007 King Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR | RATING: ** |
| 2007 O'Reilly's Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, WA | RATING: ** |
| 2006 Alma Rosa Pinot Gris, Santa Barbara, CA | RATING: ** |
| 2006 Perfecta Pinot Grigio, Northern California | RATING: ** |
| 2006 Terlato Vineyards Pinot Grigio, Sonoma, CA | RATING: ** |
| 2006 Zenato Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT, Veneto, Italy | RATING: ** |
| 2005 Clay Station Winery Pinot Grigio, Lodi, CA | RATING: ** |
| 2005 Tangent Winery Pinot Gris, Edna Valley, CA | RATING: ** |
| 2005 La Viarte Pinot Grigio Colli, Friuli-Venezia, Italy | RATING: * |
| 2001 Bedford Thompson Vineyards Pinot Gris, Santa Barbara, CA | RATING: ** |
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**** Outstanding | *** Delicious | ** Enjoyable | * Drinkable
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