Category Archives: Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris)

Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley, 8/16/12

Posted on September 8, 2012 by The Frugal Wine Snob

The view from the driveway to Montinore Estate’s winery and tasting room. The Marchesi family’s lovely home. Looks like it’s the Old South, not Oregon! A composite photo of the winery’s entrance. The view from the tasting room. We started … Continue reading →

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Catching up on Notes from the Road: Thursday and Friday

Posted on August 19, 2012 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Thursday was PACKED with activity: a visit to Montinore Vineyard in the morning with some BEAUTIFUL wines. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED is their Borealis white blend: 38% Riesling, 24% Müller-Thurgau, 23% Pinot Gris, 15% Gewürztraminer. This wine was INTENSELY aromatic and equally flavorful … Continue reading →

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WINE-TASTING: Double Decker brand launch event Monday, April 23. 2010 Pinot Grigio, 2009 Red Blend, 2010 Zinfandel, $9.99 each.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Another online tasting this week … (See the previous post for my write-up of my first experience of this apparent oxymoron.) Monday’s tasting featured a flight of Double Decker wines. For the past 25 years or so, the Wente family … Continue reading →

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WONDERFUL: An evening of wine tasting: Bell Wine Cellars, with Anthony Bell presenting. At Wine & Cheese Gallery, Gainesville, FL.

Posted on November 15, 2011 by The Frugal Wine Snob

On November 15, we experienced a wonderful wine tasting featuring six wines from Bell Wine Cellars in Yountville, Napa Valley, presented by the winemaker himself. Anthony Bell presented a fun and informative evening, offering us a “sense of place” indeed … Continue reading →

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Flipflop 2010 Pinot Grigio, California. $7; available for as little as $4.99. 12% alcohol; 3.63 pH

Posted on September 27, 2011 by The Frugal Wine Snob

We live on a farm. Recently, after a long, hot Florida day that included five hours of mowing, I wanted something refreshing, cold, fortifying yet fun. And WOW, did I ever get it. This unexpectedly huge wine, the Flipflop 2010 … Continue reading →

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RECOMMENDED: 2010 Fish Eye Pinot Grigio. $4.99 to 9.99, usually $8.99 in the grocery store. Refreshing and versatile. 12.5% ABV. South Australia.

Posted on September 5, 2011 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Just delightful! The perfect wine for a summer evening. It presents with a rich golden color with just a hint of green—much more chardonnay-like than I expected. It’s mouth-filling, slightly sweet, and beautifully balanced, with a surprisingly long finish. This … Continue reading →

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