Reviews & Ratings

2018 J Vineyards Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy) "California"

Winery: J Vineyards

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "California"

Wine Category: Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)

Grape blend: Pinot Gris

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: California

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 122,000

KWG Score: 87 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: February 23, 2020

Wine Review: This crisp Pinot Gris is a light gold color and opens with white peach, pineapple, wet gravel and a hint of tangerine on the nose. It is medium bodied and has medium-minus acidit. It feels lush on the palate although the fruit is restrained. Flavors of pear, lime and honeydew melon with integrated minerality blend nicely. The finish is moderate in length and has some apricot. A glass of this Pinot Gris would go nicely with cilantro lime turkey tips. - Mark

Winemaker Notes: Our California Pinot Gris opens with delightful aromas of honeysuckle, tangerine and Kaffir lime leaf. This fruit-forward and layered wine has notes of ripe green apple, Meyer lemon and tart pineapple that blend with crisp minerality. A fantastic pairing with food, try this Pinot Gris with Thai green curry with prawns or grilled scallops with bamboo rice.

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