I don't know what it's like where you are but here in Los Angeles it continues to be hot Hot HOT! So let's go straight to the white wine, shall we? Sometimes we take Pinot Grigio for granted. After all, many examples still showcase the rather generic light and dry style we have grown accustomed to over the years. Luckily there are fine Pinot Grigios now being imported from northern Italy. But Italy is not the only place good Pinot Grigio is grown. There is of course the Alsace region of France, but today let's focus on Oregon, whose whether is cool enough to create a friendly environment for this grape.
Siltstone is owned by perhaps the most respected Vineyard Manager in all of Oregon, Joel Myers. He makes his wines from a single vineyard and the quality shows. This Pinot Gris (same thing as PInot Grigio) has a pale straw color, with a ripe, exotic nose of pear, lime, minerals, and possibly kiwi or honeysuckle. In the nose this was slightly reminiscent of a New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Flavors of pear, spice, and green tropical fruit. This not only has a tangy "green" edge to it, but also a butter/honey sweetness. This is one of those wines that seems to dance the line between dry and sweet. For a Pinot Gris this is tasty and complex, and on top of that it's organic! Unfortunately this is a small production winery so will be hard to find. You are most likely to find it on a wine list, but I did find a few places where you can actually buy it.
$15 - $18.
YUM+
Available at: http://www.linerandelsen.com/, www.silverlakewine.com/
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