Let’s just start with the last line…buy it, try it, it’s delicious! That’s the simple part, describing this wine and where it came from (2008 Pinot Gris, Santa Lucia Highlands, R&D Franscioni Vineyards bottled by Morgan Winery), gets a little more complicated.
That’s not to say that the taste is overly complicated, or that this is overly difficult to drink. It is easy going, with a lot going on. Gooseberry hits hard, with the first sip. Many of you may not know what a gooseberry is, but take it from me, it’s there. This wine is definitely dry, with less of the crispness you find in a Pinot Grigio. The finish is softer, but still dry, with none of the hanging on you find in a Chardonnay. This can be drunk straight from the fridge, or even room temp, like I said, it is easy going.
I have heard many of my friends say they prefer reds, and I think I know why. The reds we drink are the Pinot’s, and Shiraz, or the blends. They are warm, full, comforting, with velvety finishes. And, that is great in the winter, when we need a little warming up from the inside.
In the summer, you need to get lighter, put away your warm sweater of a red wine, and get your summer wines out, that keep you fresh, cool and relaxed. I know, it’s tough, and that’s why I try not to put too much pressure on you, but eventually, you have to give it a try. Oh, and at $7.56 a bottle, this is a good way to get started.
Remember what I wrote at the beginning…Cheers!
