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2003
Pinot Grigio
Varietal/Style: Pinot Grigio
Origin: Clear Lake
Vintage: 2003
Winemaker: Kevin Robinson
Rating: 13/20
Retail Price: $15 |
Tasting
Notes: Clear
Lake, California? Yes there are quite a few vineyards up
there. As a matter of fact, many Napa wineries source their
fruit there because it is not far away. With outstanding
volcanic soils and a stupefying cooling lake effect, this
newcomer benefits from a privileged terroir. Look for interesting
bottles coming from the High
Valley AVA. For now, we bring to you a crisp, clear
and refreshing Pinot Grigio with a sweet nose. The wine
is packed with tropical flavors of pineapple, mango and
lychee. A medium body reveals good structure and nice acid
balance. As a matter of fact, a tart character comes to
the back of our mouths. We’ve had it with garlic noodles
and black cod. (Date tasted: 06/18/04)
| Profile:
Winemaker Kevin Robinson and proprietor Jerry Brassfield
took advantage of the ideal grape-growing conditions
of the volcanic and alluvial soils in the High
Valley AVA and planted more than 240 acres of
premium vineyards north of Clear Lake. The cool valley
where the vineyard is located nurtures white varietals
to produce outstanding Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon
Blanc, while the warmer hillsides are the perfect
environment for reds like Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet
and Merlot. Thirty picnic areas throughout the vineyards
provide quiet, rustic and romantic retreats beneath
centuries-old oak trees, perfect for sipping Brassfield’s
many wines. |
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