Sunday, November 8, 2009

Russian River Pinot Gris

Maybe the days are just too warm and the nights not cool enough, maybe it’s the winemaker, but over the past 8 months or so, the Pinot Gris wines coming out of the RRV leave much to be desired. Aromatically, these wines are not challenged. In fact, they have this beautiful minerality without all that super ripe apricot and peach fruit coming through (just ripe enough but not over the top and in your face). The nose can really draw you in, yet on the palate, there’s no middle or end. Just simple fruit on the front and (to be blunt) a watery middle with absolutely no finish. Here’s a question to you: what have you experienced with RRV PG wines and how would you rate them? Shoot me a note and always, cheers!

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