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| 75 | | | 92 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | For many holiday meals, starting with a crisp white wine that can segue to the main event leads one to Pinot Gris. The same grape as Pinot Grigio when labeled Pinot Gris tends to produce a wine that is rounder, richer and crisper than most Pinot Grigio, following more of an Alsace model than an Italian one. In Oregon, all wine produced in that state and made from this grape must be labeled Pinot Gris, no matter its style. This example is one fantastic value, as it yields a medium-bodied wine that offers a lovely medium pale gold-straw color. The aromas entice with loads of fresh pear, crisp apple (Fuji/Gala), Asian pear-apple, and citrus characters. On the palate, good acidity balances against residual sugar to produce a crisp, mouthwatering experience, as the fruit characters introduced in the aromas continue in the mouth. Altogether a delicious experience, with modest claims on the wallet. Delectable. Serve moderately chilled, about 50-55ºF/10-13ºC in medium-sized tulip-shaped glasses. Foods: Crab cakes; smoked trout salad; grilled shrimp; seafood-stuffed ravioli with citrus butter; seafood terrine; parchment envelopes filled with cooked scallops or mild fish; rolled breast of turkey with apple stuffing (no sage); roast bacon-wrapped breast of turkey with Cajun seasoning (mild); smoked breast of turkey; roast turkey with pear chutney.
National Distributing Co. | 11/01/2009 |
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