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Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Villalta 2017

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Villalta 2017

From fruit grown in high altitude vineyards in Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia the 2017 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio is a solid performer for its price point. Straw-hued, its aromas are a refreshing mix of Bosc pear, white peach, lemon drop, and pineapple skin. On the palate, there’s appealing texture on the fore and […]

Prophecy Pinot Grigio 2016

Prophecy Pinot Grigio 2016

The color of pale green straw, like fresh alfalfa, the sort I used to buy for my sheep (when I had sheep, but that was a lifetime ago) the 2016 Prophecy Pinot Grigio is deliciously, lightly herbaceous, with wafting aromas of green apple and pear, and a twist of lemon zest. It’s easy drinking, turning […]

Quintessentia Amaro Nonino

Quintessentia Amaro Nonino

Amaro, where have you been all my life? That is a question that begs serious thought. I was first introduced to it by my host on a recent trip to Umbria, he graciously ordered us Amaro Monte Negro on our first night and later, this classic, Amaro Nonino. Orange peel, spice cake, brandied pear, star […]

Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2015

Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2015

Ruffino’s Lumina Pinot Grigio firmly falls in the great values category. The 2015 vintage is softly textured and crisp. Notes of Bosc pear and Golden Delicious apple are complicated by white flowers and lilting minerality. Easy drinking and bright, it’s a wine that offers versatility in spades—I paired this bottle with pappardelle with sauteed rapini […]

Bastianich Vespa Bianco 2012

Bastiianich Vespa Bianco 2012

The Bastianich Vespa Bianco 2012 is a showy and rich blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon Blanc, and 10% Picolit. Beguiling notes of bruised pear, ripe nectarine, dried mango and orange blossom honey lingers heavily in the air above the glass, like a warm day in mid-summer. Dark gold and luxurious, there is just enough […]

CHRISTINE HAVENS
McMinnville, OR

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