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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2012 Mandoleto Pinot Grigio Veneto IGT
Pinot Grigio from the north-east of Verona. Good fresh, easy drinking style with limited flavour and body but a whole lot of approachability. Pretty much what I want from the style and the price is right…so come on down! Crunchy … Continue reading
2013 Pikes Luccio Pinot Grigio
When I really like a Pinot Grigio or a Pinot Gris it’s often related to the fact that it falls into one or the other camp neatly. This probably says as much about me as it does about the wine. … Continue reading
2013 Rolling Pinot Grigio
Well, I reckon it’s a Gris but let’s move on. Stewed pear, honeysuckle, almonds and a hint of sourdough bread. Has quite a bit of spicy body and flavour. The fruit is anterior though, leaving the spice on its lonesome … Continue reading
2012 Oakridge Over the Shoulder Pinot Grigio
Correctly labelled Pinot Grigio, this is a wine of suggestions not statements. Yes, there is a degree of neutrality apparent but if you look closely it’s more than white on white. Whispers of Anjou pear and green apple, white flowers … Continue reading
2012 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Pinot Grigio
Frack, what an annoying website. Confusing, ugly and showy all at once. The wine’s not crash hot either. Has that dilute sense of over-cropped fruit. The internet (that infernal desiring machine) tells me that Casillero del Diablo means The Devil’s Wine Storage. Fitting. … Continue reading
2012 David Hook Pinot Grigio
I hadn’t realised that David Hook had such a snazzy website. Looks good and contains plenty of detail. Always helps…even if my tasting note is a bit different to his. Brown pear and limes, almonds and a suggestion of seashells. … Continue reading
2012 SC Pannell Pinot Grigio
I’d still call this a Grigio despite the fact that it has plenty of ripe flavour and a sense of sumptuousness. The acidity has that wet slate character giving the wine ample freshness and structure without coming across as at … Continue reading
2012 Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio
A fuller, rounder more forward expression of Pinot Grigio and one that I’d be happy to have on my table. Fruit is primarily but not solely from the Pennon Hill Vineyard. There’s flavour and ripeness here. Pears and apples, almonds and … Continue reading
2011 De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Grigio
From the King Valley, home of all things Italian, comes a special little Grigio from De Bortoli. It’s not overly aromatic but neither is it neutral in the mouth. Oh, and it has a genial texture as well. True to … Continue reading
2012 Swinging Bridge Pinot Gris
I’ve been somewhat of an apologist for Pinot Gris in the past. It is possible to make interesting and worthwhile wines from the grape; mouthfeel, weight and balance are key and it’s worth pushing some winemaking boundaries. This year though, … Continue reading